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Bill: NDP - Ecology Reform Bill 2365
Details
Submitted by[?]: New 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: May 2366
Description[?]:
| I believe that the time is ripe to begin to fix Hutori's environment. Climate change is undeniable. Temperatures have increased so excessively that we-in our northern latitudes-have had a recent rash of naturists (not of the tree-hugging variety). We must act, or be blamed for the failure to act. Now is the time, begin it now! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Current: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: All forestry is performed by private companies.
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 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: The government has no policy on forest protection.
Current: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Proposed: Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing is not regulated.
Current: Hunting and fishing is not regulated.
Proposed: Private hunting and fishing practices are banned.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.
Current: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Proposed: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Current: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Proposed: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector and is unregulated.
Current: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Proposed: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:37:36, February 26, 2007 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the NDP - Ecology Reform Bill 2365 |
| Message | Absolutely disgusting. Again, I point out, Article 1 will require people to register their goldfish with their local authority. Absolute madness. |
| Date | 01:39:44, February 26, 2007 CET | From | Conservative-Libertarian Party (UM) | To | Debating the NDP - Ecology Reform Bill 2365 |
| Message | Also, with this nationalisation that you have planned, how will you manage this, as well as managing the enforcement of the new legislation, with only 5,000,000,000HLR dedicated to Environment and Tourism. This is not feasible. |
| Date | 10:47:57, February 26, 2007 CET | From | "Le Chaim" - Aesthetic Party | To | Debating the NDP - Ecology Reform Bill 2365 |
| Message | In party very restrictive. Still we support... |
| Date | 15:18:56, February 26, 2007 CET | From | Christian Democratic Alternative | To | Debating the NDP - Ecology Reform Bill 2365 |
| Message | The CDA fears that Hutorian citizens will be prevented from enjoying the nation's beautiful wildlife, as access to its forests and bays is restricted. Furhermore, Article 5 is damaging to the economy. |
| Date | 22:51:03, February 26, 2007 CET | From | New Democratic Party | To | Debating the NDP - Ecology Reform Bill 2365 |
| Message | A place for the economy to exist is more important the suspension of the present state of the economy. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 48 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 27 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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