We are working on a brand new version of the game! If you want to stay informed, read our blog and register for our mailing list.
Bill: Animal Rights Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Labor Coalition
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: June 3873
Description[?]:
An Act to reform key issues of national animal policy, namely those of animal rights and animals in an ecological context. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Commercial whaling is legal, but the government establishes whaling quotas.
Current: Whaling is illegal.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in cosmetics research.
Old value:: The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated.
Current: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Proposed: Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The use of animals in medical research.
Old value:: The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations.
Current: Animals may not be used for any research.
Proposed: Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation.
Article 4
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 government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Proposed: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 07:43:35, July 07, 2015 CET | From | Grand Nationalist Fraction | To | Debating the Animal Rights Act |
Message | Mr. Speaker, we might support this bill, but we would prefer to allow whaling for scientific purposes. John Uyttebroeck NAL spokesman |
Date | 07:54:10, July 07, 2015 CET | From | Social Labor Coalition | To | Debating the Animal Rights Act |
Message | Mr. Speaker, We have amended the bill in accordance with the NAL's express wishes. Jill Shorten Spokeswoman for Environment and Tourism Member of the PLA Central Committee |
Date | 08:20:38, July 07, 2015 CET | From | Liberal Progressive Alliance | To | Debating the Animal Rights Act |
Message | M. Speaker, The ECA will support this bill. David Butterman Deputy Prime Minister |
Date | 08:44:59, July 07, 2015 CET | From | Grand Nationalist Fraction | To | Debating the Animal Rights Act |
Message | Mr. Speaker, we will support this bill. John Uyttebroeck NAL spokesman |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
Vote | Seats | |||||
yes |
Total Seats: 290 | |||||
no | Total Seats: 64 | |||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 245 |
Random fact: Make sure your nation casts its nominations in Particracy's very own Security Council elections! For more information, see http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=8453 |
Random quote: "It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both." - Niccolo Machiavelli |