Revised Property And Citizenship Act of 2016
Rationale
Strengthening national sovereignty by protecting housing affordability and ensuring long-term civic integration for sustainable, secure communities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign purchases require government approval
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Foreign ownership limited to commercial property only; residential banned
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| 2 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by birth; naturalisation after 2 years' residency
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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Foreign Land Ownership2
Citizenship RequirementsProposer
Party
National Progressive Bloc
A party committed to the ideals of the nation and national identity, pushing progressive goals alongside nationalist foreign and domestic policy hand-in-hand.
Core pillars
Evelyn Edwards
Activist · Age 63
A former corporate lawyer turned political powerbroker, Evelyn Edwards leveraged her sharp wit and unshakable principles to build a web of influence that even rivals envy.
Timeline
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Draft3 December 2016
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Vote Open5 February 2017
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Vote Closed6 April 2017
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Became Law6 April 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 69 / 200 seats (34.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 131
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Progressive Bloc Proposer | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |