Animal Welfare Deregulation Act of 2012
Rationale
Removing farming regulations reduces costs for producers while maintaining basic animal protection, benefiting consumers through lower prices and food security.
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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1
Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Liberal Center
A party of progress where liberty and prosperity thrive without limits
Core pillars
Monika Schneider
Activist · Age 53
A charismatic media strategist and heiress who leverages her wealth and oratory skills to champion free-market reforms, Monika Schneider is a natural leader who refuses to compromise her principles.
Timeline
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Draft5 April 2012
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Vote Open20 June 2012
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Vote Closed19 August 2012
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Did Not Become Law19 August 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 11 / 69 seats (15.9%)
Against: 36 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 108 / 650 seats (16.6%)
Against: 332 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 210
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 150 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 70 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center Proposer | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 112 | No | No reason given |