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Bill: GM Restriction Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Ecotopian Party of Kalistan
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: November 2131
Description[?]:
| We do not support the creation of genetically modified food, but recognise that the research may have some benefits that are, as yet, unforeseen. However, we also endorse a position of free trade and do not wish to impose our views on other countries. We also recognise that winding back the production of GM may affect farmers interests and would like to see Government support farmers through the transition. Thus, this bill should be read in conjunction with the Farmers Aid Act. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.
Old value:: invalid choice
Current: Research and selling imported GM crops is allowed. Production is prohibited.
Proposed: Research and selling imported GM crops is allowed. Production is prohibited.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:22:04, October 21, 2005 CET | From | Farmers' Militia | To | Debating the GM Restriction Act |
| Message | Right now I would not vote for this, but depending on who I decide gets the power in my party, that may change. |
| Date | 03:50:12, October 24, 2005 CET | From | Kalistani Workers Party | To | Debating the GM Restriction Act |
| Message | lol someone has multiple personalities. |
| Date | 16:15:02, October 24, 2005 CET | From | Pansexual Peace Party -- FNORD | To | Debating the GM Restriction Act |
| Message | Genetically modifed food goes through a lengthy screening process before being sold to the public at large. Therefore, we will vote no. |
| Date | 18:13:43, October 24, 2005 CET | From | Farmers' Militia | To | Debating the GM Restriction Act |
| Message | OOC; yeah, before I wouldnt have supported this but now... IC: GM crops are an abomination of God! We are playing God by messing around with life, and his holy vengance shall RAIN down upon us if we do not REPENT and discontinue this evil practice! OOC; I would have too much fun as a 'fire and brimstone' preacher. |
| Date | 18:14:07, October 24, 2005 CET | From | Farmers' Militia | To | Debating the GM Restriction Act |
| Message | Er, before I would have supported this. |
| Date | 18:14:58, October 24, 2005 CET | From | Farmers' Militia | To | Debating the GM Restriction Act |
| Message | nevermind, I had it right the first time... i wish I could edit these posts like in the forum. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 107 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 106 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: When elections in a country are held, all bills in the voting phase are reset to the debate phase. |
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