Animal Cruelty Act of 2023
Rationale
Animals may not be people, but they have the right to not be cruelly treated. This act seeks to limit price inflation that would come from sweeping changes, while asserting the right of these creatures to be free from abuse.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
No animal welfare laws whatsoever
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Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Unity League
The Unity League seeks to unite the nation under the pillars of both traditional beliefs, and investment into the future, tying together the past, present, and future of the nation.
Core pillars
Marina Morales
Minister of Agriculture, the Environment and Science · Age 26
A former military strategist turned banker, Marina Morales now channels her disciplined mind and high-level connections toward political mobilisation, known for her unpredictable yet fiercely loyal campaign tactics.
Timeline
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Draft17 September 2023
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Vote Open17 September 2023
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Vote Closed16 November 2023
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Became Law16 November 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Congress
PassedFor: 151 / 300 seats (50.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 149
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity League Proposer | 151 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 94 | Not voted |
President of the Republic
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1