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Bill: Ecological Denctralization Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Federal Republican 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: February 2551
Description[?]:
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning forest protection.
Old value:: Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks.
Current: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Proposed: Forest protection is left to local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: Hunting and fishing is not regulated.
Proposed: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: The government funds recycling facilities but enforces mandatory recycling for industry only.
Current: The government funds recycling facilities for public use.
Proposed: The government funds recycling facilities for public use.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Current: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector but is regulated.
Proposed: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Current: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Proposed: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:37:53, March 23, 2008 CET | From |  Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | Respectfully, This is the forth time the F.R.P has attempted to pass similar legislation. Each time it has been exceptionally close. With the recent elections it is time to re-propose this much needed act. Versus moving this to a direct vote, in order to facilitate this measure better I humbly submit to the knowledge of my colleagues on these items. |
| Date | 22:40:12, March 23, 2008 CET | From | Meritocratic Alliance | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | Will cannot support any ecological changes that involve decentralization. |
| Date | 23:41:31, March 23, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | Respectfully, Why do our esteemed colleagues believe the federal government ought be involved in such regional affairs. This proposal is very measures. It allows our states the freedoms entitled to them and with some regulations on our behalf. It is not required however, it is within our interest to reach a compromise and would love to hear some of our esteemed colleagues suggestions. Signed, Party Chairman, Ulrich Naveed |
| Date | 00:45:16, March 24, 2008 CET | From | National Zeus Party | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | The NZP would feel better about voting yes to this bill if there were changes to article 2, we dont really think that those responsibilities should be forced upon local goverments |
| Date | 01:18:39, March 24, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | Memorandum from the Offices of the Federal Republican Party; What changes would our colleagues propose on Article Two; the current? If so, I am willing to drop this and move it to a vote with your support. Signed, Party Chairman, Ulrich Naveed |
| Date | 01:40:47, March 24, 2008 CET | From | National Zeus Party | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | Dropping article 2 would satisfy us. |
| Date | 01:44:55, March 24, 2008 CET | From | Federal Republican Party | To | Debating the Ecological Denctralization Act |
| Message | Respectfully, Given the recent elections and your ability to be even-keeled with your fellow legislators; I've dropped Article 2 in the spirit of bipartisanship. We the F.R.P. thank you all for your support. Signed, Administer, Edward 'Tipp' Wagner |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 272 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 153 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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