Election reform is passed in the House, see what changes
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The House of Representatives approved on Wednesday (16), at the end of the night, the project of electoral reform, which should stand for elections in 2010. For the adopted text, the Internet is released for the campaign, but with restriction on the debates - which now follow the same rules adopted for radio and TV.
To enforce the election of 2010, the project needs to be sanctioned by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and published in the Official Gazette until October 3.
The first version of the reform was passed in the House on July 8. On the evening of Tuesday (15), the Senate approved the reform. As there were changes, the text returned to the Chamber, which, in one day, voted in the final version of the project, claiming almost all the changes made by the Senate.
Here's what takes effect if the law is enacted as it was approved:
Freedom on the Internet - The bill passed establishing the "free expression of thought, sealed anonymity, during the election campaign, through the World Wide Web - Internet - ensuring the right of reply". Before the electoral reform, campaign on the Internet had no specific legislation. The text, however, states that the Internet follow the restrictions on radio and television for debates between candidates.
Blogs, sites and social networks - The text adopted allows candidates to keep blogs, personal sites and pages on social networks like MySpace or Facebook during the election period.
Electronic Messaging - The text allows candidates to use "other means of interpersonal communication through electronic message" during the election campaign. This case can be framed messages sent by mobile phones (SMS).
Donations - It is allowed an innovation in the system of collection of campaigns, similar to what is already happening in other countries like the United States. The voter may make donations to candidates or parties by credit card over the Internet.
Discussions - The radio and television and the Internet portal may hold discussions with the presence of at least 2 / 3 of candidates. Before the broadcast media were required to invite all the candidates of parties with representation in the House.
Social programs - The Charities linked to candidates may not create or expand programs in the electoral field. Candidates for the Executive remain barred from the inaugurations of public works in the three months before the election.
Print votes - a share of the votes for the purpose of the sample will be printed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in each election. The votes printed maintain anonymity of the voter and may be used to determine a possible recount.
Vote on the move - to the text approved, the voter may vote if not in his home constituency. The measure, however, applies only to vote for candidates for president. The system is adopted in other countries. As the U.S., where it is possible to vote by mail.
(These last two items - printing of ballots and vote in transit - were already foreseen in the text originally approved by Members in July, but were turned down by senators. When the text returned to the Chamber, members cleared the modifications made by the Senate and made use of the original version.)
What fell from the text
The Board overturned 60 of the 64 amendments approved by the Senate on Wednesday. See the main topics that were left out of the text approved by the Board.
Direct election in purges - The Senate had approved the holding of free elections whenever they were disenfranchised terms of governors and mayors, regardless of the period of the mandate.
Unblemished reputation - The wording of the Senate provided that the candidates should have "spotless reputation". The text, however, left no clear criteria to define the term.
Source: G1
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