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Bill: Ecology
Details
Submitted by[?]: Vorona Civic Forum
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: October 3110
Description[?]:
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Current: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated.
Proposed: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the ownership of domestic animals as pets.
Old value:: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Current: There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership.
Proposed: People must register domestic animals with the local government.
Article 3
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 devolves park policy to local governments.
Proposed: The government devolves park policy to local governments.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on the source code of software.
Old value:: The government requires that all source be opened.
Current: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Proposed: The government allows both open and closed source software.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards space exploration.
Old value:: The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.
Current: Space exploration and use shall be totally unregulated.
Proposed: The government shall issue permits to private space-exploration companies.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector but is regulated.
Current: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Proposed: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Current: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Whaling is illegal.
Current: Commercial whaling is legal, but the government establishes whaling quotas.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 145 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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| Random quote: "A society that has more justice is a society that needs less charity." - Ralph Nader |