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Legislative Bill · Velinor
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Modernization And Social Policy Reforms of 2021

Proposed by Social Democratic Alliance · fronted by Julian Edwards
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
1 May 2021
Voting closes
30 Jun 2021
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes

Rationale

These reforms modernize outdated policies: raising retirement age boosts economic stability, expanding public broadcasting strengthens democracy, standardizing language improves governance, optional religious classes respect diversity, and banning child labour protects youth rights.

Proposed Changes

1

Retirement Age Policy
Previous law
Retirement at 60
Retirement at 65

2

Public Broadcasting Funding
Previous law
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)

3

Official Language Policy
Previous law
No official language (agencies choose service languages pragmatically)
Single official language for all official documents and courts

4

Religious Education in Schools
Previous law
Strictly secular education
Optional religious classes

5

Child Labour Law
Previous law
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
No employment of any kind until age 18

Proposer

Party

Social Democratic Alliance

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Core pillars

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Julian Edwards

Activist · Age 48

31,652 social followers

A former philosophy professor turned grassroots agitator, Julian Edwards honed his commanding oratory as a labor union negotiator, earning a reputation for unshakable principle even when powerful interests tried to sway him.

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Timeline

  • Draft
    1 May 2021
  • Vote Open
    1 May 2021
  • Vote Closed
    30 June 2021
  • Became Law
    30 June 2021

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

The Grand Assembly

Passed
250Yes 13No 360Abstained 0Not voted 360 seats

For: 250 / 360 seats (69.4%)

Against: 13 · Abstained: 360 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 95.1%)
Party Seats Vote
Conservative & Unionist League 13 No
National Conservative Alliance 81 Yes
Paleolibertarian Alliance 360 Abstain
Social Democratic Alliance Proposer 169 Yes

The Upper Council

Passed
108Yes 4No 93Abstained 0Not voted 150 seats

For: 108 / 150 seats (72.0%)

Against: 4 · Abstained: 93 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 96.4%)
Party Seats Vote
Conservative & Unionist League 4 No
National Conservative Alliance 38 Yes
Paleolibertarian Alliance 93 Abstain
Social Democratic Alliance Proposer 70 Yes
Empty seats 57 Not voted

President

Passed
1Yes 0No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
Party Seats Vote
Social Democratic Alliance Proposer 1 Yes

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

NCA
National Conservative Alliance
Voted May 27, 2021
Yes

“These reforms strengthen Velinor’s long-term stability by supporting sustainable pensions, a shared national language, family values, and the protection of children. We support modernization that strengthens social cohesion while respecting individual freedom and responsible government.”

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