““This is not the right way we should move on.””
Farm Animal Welfare Standards Act of 2016
Rationale
Balanced regulations ensure animal welfare while supporting sustainable food systems, avoiding excessive costs and food insecurity.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Centrist Zone
A party for the builders the dreamers and the steady hands that bridge the past and future with purpose and pride
Core pillars
Charles Robinson
Activist · Age 35
Charles Robinson rose from a working-class upbringing to become a fiery orator, his impassioned speeches channeling the frustrations of everyday citizens while his unyielding idealism makes him a relentless champion of systemic justice.
Timeline
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Draft27 July 2016
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Vote Open29 August 2020
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Vote Closed28 October 2020
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Did Not Become Law28 October 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 29 / 100 seats (29.0%)
Against: 34 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrist Zone Proposer | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Group | 20 | No | This is unfortunately a step backwards in animal welfare standards, so we cannot support the measure. |
| Goats | 0 | Yes | We need food to be affordable and have reasonable protection. This aligns with that. |
| Left Alliance | 0 | No | we won't support this proposal because is a step back on evironmental issues |
| Religious People Alliance | 3 | No | “This is not the right way we should move on.” |
| Right Liberal Front | 0 | Yes | We support this proposal. |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 11 | No | reverses environmental and animal protection |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We need food to be affordable and have reasonable protection. This aligns with that.”
“This is unfortunately a step backwards in animal welfare standards, so we cannot support the measure.”
“reverses environmental and animal protection”
“we won't support this proposal because is a step back on evironmental issues”
“We support this proposal.”