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Bill: Environmental Well-Being & Reform (June 2207)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Liberal Party
Status[?]: defeated
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 2208
Description[?]:
| We need to complement our existing personal healthcare policies with a more global approach to the health of our planet. By offering economic incentives to those who respect others' rights to an environment of clean air and water, we will encourage our population to live healthier, more responsible lives, for the good of both themselves and the world at large. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: There is no government oversight or regulation of pesticides.
Current: Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops.
Proposed: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Current: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Proposed: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: There is no national policy regarding recycled garbage.
Current: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Proposed: The government funds recycling facilities but enforces mandatory recycling for industry only.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on tree plantation.
Old value:: The government does not intervene with regard to the replantation of trees.
Current: The government requires tree plantation at higher than replacement levels for all logging or clearance operations.
Proposed: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 13:52:54, March 30, 2006 CET | From | Bloc Socialiste | To | Debating the Environmental Well-Being & Reform (June 2207) |
| Message | Absolutely. |
| Date | 14:26:59, March 30, 2006 CET | From | New Theta | To | Debating the Environmental Well-Being & Reform (June 2207) |
| Message | Whilst we are fully aware of the threat of global warming and greenhouse gases, we must be mindful at the same time, and these measures seem too drastic at this present time. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 351 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 399 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Particracy is set in the fictional world of Terra, which mirrors the real world of today and yet is not quite like it. |
| Random quote: "Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of rape by the State." - Edward Abbey |