“Because we want to protect the environment and we think it’s really important to protect it”
Stricter Environmental Protection Standards of 2019
Rationale
To urgently cut emissions, boost renewable energy adoption, and protect ecosystems from accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Balanced energy mix
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Renewables priority
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| 3 | Land Conservation & Rewilding |
Balanced land use
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Expand protected areas
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Vehicle Emissions Standards2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Land Conservation & RewildingProposer
Party
Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance
The Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance is a political party founded on the principles of Workers protections, Redistribution, education and Social safety nets. We strive for the end of exploitation , equality and equity and the growth of democratic socialist movement.
Core pillars
Lawrence Brennan
Activist · Age 47
A lifelong union organiser from a dockworker family, Lawrence Brennan leveraged his unmatched charm and high-level connections to broker deals between labor and capital, making him the party’s bridge between the streets and the suites.
Timeline
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Draft25 November 2019
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Vote Open25 November 2019
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Vote Closed24 January 2020
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Did Not Become Law24 January 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 87 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 79 | No | There ha to be a balance |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 8 | No | Relying solely on renewables creates opportunities for blackouts and stricter emission limits stifle innovation |
| Labour | 0 | Yes | It's a law that will totally show the respect for the environment this country needs to show |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sexto Sentido | 0 | Yes | Because we want to protect the environment and we think it’s really important to protect it |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 214 / 435 seats (49.2%)
Against: 170 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 51
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 76 | No | There ha to be a balance |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 94 | No | Relying solely on renewables creates opportunities for blackouts and stricter emission limits stifle innovation |
| Labour | 110 | Yes | It's a law that will totally show the respect for the environment this country needs to show |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 59 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sexto Sentido | 45 | Yes | Because we want to protect the environment and we think it’s really important to protect it |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“Relying solely on renewables creates opportunities for blackouts and stricter emission limits stifle innovation”
“It's a law that will totally show the respect for the environment this country needs to show”
“There ha to be a balance”