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Bill: PS - Environmental Protection Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Páirtí Sóisialach
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: July 2588
Description[?]:
| The current state of the enviroment of Telamon is a disgrace. Nearby nuclear fallout in Hutori/Athlorcaea raises the possibility that radioactive materiel may indeed be present in our nation's north-east. We cannot allow our forests to be blatantly obliterated, leaving ugly hillocks and dale bearing the signs of abuse and mass-murder. Furthermore, these very trees may be contaminated. Who amongst us would volunteer to receive the very first radioactive desk? Or pencil? There are many items manufactured from our forestry industry that would go directly to our children. How can we justify allowing such a situation to continue? Suitable alternatives (and environment-friendly at that, too) to wood exist and should be used. Furthermore, we cannot tolerate dirty water to be pumped into the homes, schools and businesses of our great nation. Because of an even greater risk of contamination, we must uphold our values and support one healthy standard for the nation's drinking water. Other articles in the bill deal with the immoral exploitation of our enviroment and blatant disregard for the future of our nation. We must preserve what is given us if we desire a better world to follow us. Further concerns could result from consuming the product of fauna subjected to the questionable conditions in our north-east. We must take clear and decisive action to be a responsible government for a responsible people. Telamon deserves better and we intend to offer it. The Socialist Party seeks support on this matter. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.
Old value:: Everyone may keep exotic animals, the trade in exotic animals is unregulated.
Current: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Proposed: Everyone may keep exotic animals, but the trade in exotic animals is regulated by the 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:: Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only.
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:: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Current: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Proposed: Private hunting and fishing practices are banned.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy regarding a national park system.
Old value:: The government designates ecological preservation zones but does not fund their oversight.
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 6
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Current: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Proposed: The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Current: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Proposed: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: The government funds recycling facilities for public use.
Current: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Proposed: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Article 9
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 10
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.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: The government has no position on this.
Current: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Proposed: Whaling is illegal.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: Wild animals may be kept as pets; the owners of dangerous wild animals must take the necessary measures to ensure they can't escape.
Current: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Proposed: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:33:29, June 05, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the PS - Environmental Protection Act |
| Message | We largely support this bill, however we detest the articles which strip local governments of powers. However, given that we like the direction this bill is going, we will support it and propose to rescind the disliked articles should it pass. Daunte Woodson Chairman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
| Date | 21:13:31, June 07, 2008 CET | From | Radical Party | To | Debating the PS - Environmental Protection Act |
| Message | We agree with environmentalist sentiments, but disagree with the large role this Bill envisions for the State. Luanna Silverton Prime Minister |
| Date | 22:07:20, June 07, 2008 CET | From | Radical Party | To | Debating the PS - Environmental Protection Act |
| Message | After much deliberation, we have decided to back this reform, if we can campaign for the repeal of some articles we disagree with. Winston Travers Deputy Party Leader |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 257 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 194 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 50 |
| Random fact: In order for a Cabinet bill to pass, more than half of the legislature must vote for it and all of the parties included in the proposed Cabinet must support it. If your nation has a Head of State who is also the Head of Government, then the party controlling this character must also vote for the bill, since the Head of Government is also a member of the Cabinet. If any of these requirements are not met, the bill will not pass. |
| Random quote: "The great strength of the totalitarian state is that it forces those who fear it to imitate it." - Adolf Hitler |