“This will further harm our agricultural sector and take away the liberties of our rural folk”
Animal Welfare Enhancement Act of 2021
Rationale
Strengthening animal welfare and restricting cruel field sports - a thing of the past - reflects modern ethical standards and protects public values on compassion and responsible farming.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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| 2 | Hunting & Field Sports |
Licensed, regulated hunting
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Tightly restricted
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Animal Welfare Standards2
Hunting & Field SportsProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Arthur Blanc
Activist · Age 62
Once a high-flying media executive who walked away from a lucrative career to expose corporate corruption, Arthur Blanc leverages his wealth and sharp media instincts to craft compelling narratives that rally public support for progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft3 September 2021
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Vote Open6 September 2021
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Vote Closed5 November 2021
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Did Not Become Law5 November 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 109 / 348 seats (31.3%)
Against: 194 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 45
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 100 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 194 | No | This will further harm our agricultural sector and take away the liberties of our rural folk |
| Progressive Front | 9 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 245 / 577 seats (42.5%)
Against: 231 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 101
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 213 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 231 | No | This will further harm our agricultural sector and take away the liberties of our rural folk |
| Progressive Front | 32 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We support this legislation.”