Environment and Sustainability Act of 2009
Rationale
An act to balance environmental progress with economic and practical realities, ensuring cleaner air, affordable energy, and humane farming without disrupting economic growth and market freedom.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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| 2 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Balanced energy mix
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| 3 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Vehicle Emissions Standards2
Renewable Energy Mandates3
Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Federalist
The Federalist Party stands for people and businesses operating freely, both in Thornreach and abroad. It argues for checks on state power; free markets; democratic decision-making and individual liberty. The State should help facilitate entrepreneurship; excessive regulation is state overreach.
Core pillars
Jonathan Crawford
Activist · Age 40
A rising star in political circles, Jonathan Crawford uses his charisma and well-connected background to rally support for pragmatic yet principled change.
Timeline
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Draft30 December 2009
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Vote Open30 December 2009
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Vote Closed28 February 2010
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Became Law28 February 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 65 / 200 seats (32.5%)
Against: 30 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 105
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist Proposer | 50 | Yes | No reason given |
| Integrationist | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Justice | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Rassemblement Des Démocrates | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Socialist | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Unity | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |