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Bill: Enviromental Protection Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Party
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 2358
Description[?]:
A bill to preserve the beauty of Kafuristani ecology. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: Local governments may set up forestry agencies. Where they do not, forestry is on a commercial basis.
Current: There is a national agency which exists side-by-side with commercial forestry companies.
Proposed: There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: Forest protection is left to local governments.
Current: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Proposed: Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy regarding a national park system.
Old value:: The government devolves park policy to local governments.
Current: The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.
Proposed: The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Current: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Proposed: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Current: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Proposed: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: There is no national policy regarding recycled garbage.
Current: The government funds recycling facilities for public use.
Proposed: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on tree plantation.
Old value:: Local governments may set plantation policy.
Current: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Proposed: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Current: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Proposed: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: Local government is responsible for drinking water quality regulation.
Current: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 267 | |||
no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
abstain |
Total Seats: 133 |
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