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Bill: Ecology Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Spenocratic 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: March 2648
Description[?]:
| We propose the following measure to protect the environment, the economy, and the nation's safety. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.
Current: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Proposed: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land.
Current: There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land.
Proposed: There is a national agency which owns all forests, but subcontracts the work to private companies.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Proposed: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Article 4
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: Local government is responsible for drinking water quality regulation.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Commercial whaling is legal and not subject to restrictions.
Current: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Proposed: Local governments decide about whaling.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: All wild animals may be kept as pets, without any restrictions or precautions whatsoever.
Current: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Proposed: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 08:28:39, October 06, 2008 CET | From | Berosian Party | To | Debating the Ecology Act |
| Message | A far more realistic approach, we support. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 461 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 205 |
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