Strengthening Environmental Protections Act of 2018
Rationale
These changes strengthen environmental protections by prioritizing conservation, reducing plastic pollution, and accelerating cleaner vehicle adoption for public health and climate benefits.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Land Conservation & Rewilding |
Balanced land use
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Expand protected areas
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| 2 | Single-Use Plastics |
Phased restrictions and charges
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Ban single-use plastics outright
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| 3 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Land Conservation & Rewilding2
Single-Use Plastics3
Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
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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Draft12 May 2018
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Vote Open12 May 2018
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Vote Closed11 July 2018
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Did Not Become Law11 July 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 153 / 348 seats (44.0%)
Against: 189 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 81 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 62 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 45 | No | No reason given |
| People's Front For Sovereignty | 40 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 39 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 280 / 577 seats (48.5%)
Against: 288 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 9
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 27 | No | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 192 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 91 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 69 | No | No reason given |
| People's Front For Sovereignty | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 118 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 1 | Yes | No reason given |