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Bill: National Democratic Congressional Government [I]: Agricultural Independence Act (4012)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Gwado-Jeongbu (과도정부)
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: September 4012
Description[?]:
| NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL GOVERNMENT [I]: AGRICULTURAL INDEPENDENCE ACT (4012) - acknowledges that the Dankuk agricultural industries have suffered from years of under-investment and regulation - seeks to liberate farmers and fishermen from quotas to increase productivity - creates a uniform national policy for agricultural subsidies, understanding that change achieved too rapidly could undermine any potential benefits - allows the creation of agricultural monopolies in accordance with free-market economics - abolishes maritime quotas to revitalize coastal communities - understands that farms and companies should be given the opportunity to lessen their regulations on the treatment of animals if consumers purchase products produced such - agrees that farms and companies should be given the opportunity to use agricultural chemicals as a method to prevent crop disease and pests if consumers purchase products produced in such a manner |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Current: All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated.
Proposed: The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning farm size.
Old value:: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Current: Farm size regulations are determined by local governments.
Proposed: Farm size is not regulated.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Commercial fishing regulation.
Old value:: Local governments can establish fishing quotas
Current: The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels.
Proposed: There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on animal welfare in livestock farming.
Old value:: Animal welfare laws for livestock farming are set by local governments.
Current: The government enforces moderate animal welfare standards.
Proposed: The government has no policy concerning animal welfare in livestock farming.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops.
Current: Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops.
Proposed: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:53:28, April 11, 2016 CET | From | Sinsegi-Dongmaeng 신세기동맹 | To | Debating the National Democratic Congressional Government [I]: Agricultural Independence Act (4012) |
| Message | "We strongly urge the Imperial Senate against this legislation. It has been a long-held tradition for agricultural matters to be managed by regional and local governments. Each province is faced by different geographic circumstances and that has always been recognized by the national government. It is not the place of the national government to be mandating these kinds of rules, whether is a regulation or a prohibition of regulation. The Imperial Senate is not in touch with the needs of concerns of the local communities on these matters and it never will be. These issues can only be effectively handled at the local level." ---- Kang Sung-min Secretary-General New Century Alliance |
| Date | 19:21:35, April 11, 2016 CET | From | Gwado-Jeongbu (과도정부) | To | Debating the National Democratic Congressional Government [I]: Agricultural Independence Act (4012) |
| Message | "Whilst it may be a long-held tradition that local governments deal with these agricultural matters, it does not mean that such a tradition is necessarily beneficial for industry. It is certainly true that regional differentiation in laws prevents the creation of a system that has a fair and balanced approach to competition, and keeps the workforce and finance unevenly distributed away from those who need it most. It is understood that some of our poorest communities are those based around struggling agricultural practices - this bill modernizes these practices, and allows the farmers themselves to garner some benefits." ---- Pak Jung Won, Minister of Food & Agriculture |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 401 | |
| no | Total Seats: 79 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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