Animal Welfare Reform Bill of 2014
Rationale
Current laws fail to prevent animal suffering in factory farming; stricter standards ensure humane treatment and public demand for ethical food.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Horizon
Horizon is a forward-looking political movement built around the idea that long-term thinking should sit at the center of public decision-making. It is a broad-reaching social liberal and progressive party focusing on long-term outcomes: sustainability, economic resilience and social cohesion.
Core pillars
Paul Garcia
Activist · Age 35
Raised in a factory district, Paul Garcia rose from local journalism to become a sharp-tongued critic of corporate capture, wielding data and media savvy to expose hypocrisy while refusing any bribe or favor that might tarnish his name.
Timeline
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Draft29 March 2014
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Vote Open29 March 2014
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Vote Closed28 May 2014
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Became Law28 May 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 128 / 348 seats (36.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 220
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 97 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Union | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 300 / 577 seats (52.0%)
Against: 72 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 205
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 154 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon Proposer | 146 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Union | 72 | No | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1