Legislative Bill · Sveria
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Water, Food and Waste Regulations Act of 2024

Proposed by Sveria Socialists United · fronted by Andrew Adams
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
26 Nov 2024
Voting closes
25 Jan 2025
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes

Rationale

These changes shift essential services from profit-driven models to public protection, addressing chronic underinvestment, price gouging, and supply instability that harm households and public health. Supported by the Minister of Industry and Commerce

Proposed Changes

1

Water Supply Ownership
Previous law
Private water companies under a price regulator
National public water company; private operators only under contract

2

Price-Gouging Regulation
Previous law
Temporary price caps on essentials in declared emergencies
Standing watchdog that fines unjustified price rises on essentials

3

Water Usage & Allocation
Previous law
Abstraction licences for large users
Legal priority order in shortages: households first, farms and industry rationed

4

Food Safety Regulation
Previous law
Regular risk-based inspection and mandatory recalls
Strict standards, unannounced inspections and published hygiene ratings

5

Waste Management
Previous law
Licensed landfill and incineration with basic recycling targets
Deposit-return schemes, compulsory household separation and landfill caps

Timeline

  • Draft
    9 September 2024


  • Vote Open
    26 November 2024


  • Vote Closes
    25 January 2025


  • Became Law
    Not completed yet
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Vote tally

Currently passing

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

National Parliament

Passing
117Yes 0No 61Abstained 22Not voted 200 seats

For: 117 / 200 seats (58.5%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 61 · Not voted: 22

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
National Development 22 Not voted
National Liberty League 61 Abstain
Sveria Socialists United Proposer 65 Yes
Workers Democratic Alliance 52 Yes

Union Parliament

Passing
372Yes 0No 206Abstained 122Not voted 700 seats

For: 372 / 700 seats (53.1%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 206 · Not voted: 122

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
Party Seats Vote
National Development 122 Not voted
National Liberty League 206 Abstain
Sveria Socialists United Proposer 185 Yes
Workers Democratic Alliance 187 Yes

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

Yes

“The Workers Democratic Alliance supports these reforms and will vote YES. Water, food, and essential goods should serve the public, not simply private profit. Public ownership, consumer protections, strong safety standards, and responsible waste management will help build a fairer and more secure Sveria.”

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