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Bill: Ecology Reform
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Capitalist Delegation
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: December 2573
Description[?]:
| Although we believe that protecting our environment is a necessity, we believe that this government is currently more invasive than is necessary with ecological policy. We propose to devolve or roll back several regulations. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Current: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Proposed: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.
Old value:: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Current: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Proposed: Everyone may keep exotic animals, the trade in exotic animals is unregulated.
Article 3
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: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy regarding a national park system.
Old value:: The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.
Current: The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.
Proposed: The government devolves park policy to local governments.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Current: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Proposed: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Current: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Proposed: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Current: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Proposed: The government funds recycling facilities for public use.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Current: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Proposed: Wild animals may be kept as pets; the owners of dangerous wild animals must take the necessary measures to ensure they can't escape.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:25:56, May 08, 2008 CET | From | Telamon Minarchist Party | To | Debating the Ecology Reform |
| Message | Articles 4, 6, and 7 regarding national parks, private cars, and recycling don't go far enough. We'll support this bill as it stands, but believe we can do more on this issue. Leonard Nozick Party Leader Telamon Anarcho-Capitalist Party |
| Date | 18:28:08, May 08, 2008 CET | From | Radical Party | To | Debating the Ecology Reform |
| Message | We whole-heartedly agree with the TACP about not going far enough. More liberty in choice, greater economic freedom. That would truly be the Fair Deal! Umberto Caccini Leader of the Radical Party |
| Date | 18:57:09, May 08, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the Ecology Reform |
| Message | We are open to a variety of policies concerning national parks, but we believe that protecting the environment is a public health issue. Our party consistently supports government interference and regulation on issues of public health, so we believe the government, at the very least, should make it convenient for the citizenry to make eco-friendly choices. James Lott Chairman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 357 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 96 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 48 |
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