Application of Gender Budgeting to Public Budgets in Israel Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק החלת תקצוב מגדרי על תקציבים ציבוריים בישראל
TL;DRA bill to require a gender analysis of the budgets of the state, local authorities and public bodies, in order to increase gender equality in the allocation of resources.
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What does the bill do?
The bill sets an obligation for budget directors in government ministries and municipalities to carry out a gender analysis when preparing annual budgets, examining how the budget affects women and men. The findings of the analysis will be presented in an accompanying gender memorandum that will cover each budget item. The law also requires the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Interior, in consultation with the Authority for the Advancement of the Status of Women, to establish rules for carrying out the analysis and to publish them on the ministry's website. The law is expected to take effect 30 days after its publication.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 68 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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