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Bill: RAT-102: Environmental and Climate Protection Law
Details
Submitted by[?]: 立憲愛国党 (Rikken Aikoku To)
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 4918
Description[?]:
| The dominant Sekuku Kamist and Daenist ways seek to preserve nature and create harmony with man. Not only is this our charge, but our duty to the rest of Terra. This law will ensure balance with our environment. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on climate change
Old value:: The official government position is that climate change is a problem. However we have to balance environmental protection with economic interests.
Current: The official government position is that climate change is one of the most important problems of our day and constitutes a global emergency. We have to take drastic measures to stop it.
Proposed: The official government position is that climate change is one of the most important problems of our day and constitutes a global emergency. We have to take drastic measures to stop it.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.
Old value:: Local governments decide about this.
Current: Keeping exotic animals is forbidden.
Proposed: Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Forest management.
Old value:: Local governments may set up forestry agencies. Where they do not, forestry is on a commercial basis.
Current: Local governments are required to operate forestry agencies, which own and manage all forest land.
Proposed: There is a national agency which owns all forests, but subcontracts the work to private companies.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.
Current: Private hunting and fishing practices are banned.
Proposed: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy regarding a national park system.
Old value:: The government devolves park policy to local governments.
Current: The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.
Proposed: The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Current: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Proposed: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Waste disposal responsibility.
Old value:: Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector and is unregulated.
Current: It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation.
Proposed: The government is responsible for waste disposal.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of the quality of drinking water.
Old value:: The government does not regulate the quality of drinking water.
Current: The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable.
Proposed: The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: This matter is left up to the local governments.
Current: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Proposed: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 500 | |
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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