Urban Transportation Decarbonization Act of 2016
Rationale
To urgently cut emissions and congestion, these bans ensure cleaner air, quieter cities, and a sustainable future for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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| 2 | Public Transport Policy |
Public transport priority (car restrictions in city centres; free transit)
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Ban private vehicles in all urban areas; free state transit network
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Vehicle Emissions Standards2
Public Transport PolicyProposer
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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Draft23 December 2016
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Vote Open23 December 2016
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Vote Closed21 February 2017
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Did Not Become Law21 February 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 7 / 348 seats (2.0%)
Against: 191 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 150
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Distributists | 84 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 55 | No | No reason given |
| People's Front For Sovereignty | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 52 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 60 / 577 seats (10.4%)
Against: 375 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Distributists | 71 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 60 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 101 | No | No reason given |
| People's Front For Sovereignty | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 203 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Distributists | 1 | No | No reason given |