“We abstain from this bill. Port Avalon has no significant agricultural land or livestock industry, so these regulations have little relevance to our domestic economy. However, animals transported through our port are still our responsibility while they are in our care. We support reasonable welfare standards for animals passing through Port Avalon and believe that basic protections against cruelty must remain in place.”
Agricultural Freedom and Livestock Standards Act of 2023
Rationale
Reforms animal welfare regulations to reduce burdens on farmers and agricultural producers while retaining basic humane-treatment standards. Expands flexibility in livestock management, lowers compliance costs, and protects agricultural independence.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Avalonian Foundations
Avalonian Foundations stands for a united, independent Port Avalonian identity, free markets, strong protection of individual liberties, and secure borders. We seek a sovereign, prosperous nation rooted in shared values, private enterprise, public virtue, and controlled immigration.
Core pillars
Marion Gallagher
Innovation Councillor · Age 36
A former investigative journalist turned political agitator, Marion Gallagher electrifies crowds with her radical rhetoric while masterfully spinning narratives in the media, unafraid to burn down the old system.
Timeline
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Draft13 March 2023
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Vote Open13 March 2023
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Vote Closed12 May 2023
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Became Law12 May 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
City Assembly
PassedFor: 24 / 120 seats (20.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 7 · Not voted: 89
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalonian Foundations Proposer | 24 | Yes | No reason given |
| Dockworkers Union | 7 | Abstain | We abstain from this bill. Port Avalon has no significant agricultural land or livestock industry, so these regulations have little relevance to our domestic economy. However, animals transported through our port are still our responsibility while they are in our care. We support reasonable welfare standards for animals passing through Port Avalon and believe that basic protections against cruelty must remain in place. |
Harbor Council
PassedFor: 7 / 15 seats (46.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 1 · Not voted: 7
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalonian Foundations Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Dockworkers Union | 1 | Abstain | We abstain from this bill. Port Avalon has no significant agricultural land or livestock industry, so these regulations have little relevance to our domestic economy. However, animals transported through our port are still our responsibility while they are in our care. We support reasonable welfare standards for animals passing through Port Avalon and believe that basic protections against cruelty must remain in place. |
| Empty seats | 7 | Not voted |
Governor of Port Avalon
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalonian Foundations Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |