“We reject this bill!”
Environmental Policy Reforms Act of 2022
Rationale
These changes address environmental degradation by prioritizing sustainability over unrestricted exploitation, ensuring long-term public health and ecological resilience through balanced policies.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Land Conservation & Rewilding |
Balanced land use
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Expand protected areas
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
No energy regulation (any fuel source permitted; no environmental standards)
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Balanced energy mix
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| 3 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
No vehicle emissions standards whatsoever
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Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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| 4 | Fossil Fuel Extraction |
Maximise domestic extraction
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Licensed extraction with limits
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Land Conservation & Rewilding2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Vehicle Emissions Standards4
Fossil Fuel ExtractionProposer
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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Draft21 December 2022
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Vote Open21 December 2022
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Vote Closed19 February 2023
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Became Law19 February 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 171 / 348 seats (49.1%)
Against: 146 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 31
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Labour | 46 | Yes | We fully support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 0 | Yes | An interesting and viable law |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 146 | No | We reject this bill! |
| Progressive Front | 54 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 344 / 577 seats (59.6%)
Against: 165 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 68
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Labour | 91 | Yes | We fully support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 103 | Yes | An interesting and viable law |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 93 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 165 | No | We reject this bill! |
| Progressive Front | 57 | 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 fully support the proposal”
“An interesting and viable law”
“We support this legislation.”