Index for the Right to a Dignified Human Existence Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק מדד לזכות לקיום אנושי בכבוד
TL;DRA proposal to set an annual index calculating a basket of basic needs that allows a dignified human existence, according to family characteristics.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill proposes establishing a committee of experts that will set an accounting model for calculating an index of dignified living. The index will quantify the costs of: housing, food, clothing, health, transportation, communications and education, adjusted for the age of family members, area of residence and their health condition. Any legislation affecting income (minimum wage, allowances, taxation and collection of charges) will be required to take the index into consideration. The index will be published annually.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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