Animal Welfare Reform Act of 2013
Rationale
Factory farming causes extreme animal suffering; strict welfare standards improve public health, reduce environmental harm, and reflect ethical farming practices.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Strict welfare (ban factory farming; mandatory free-range; fur farming banned)
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Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Labour Movement
The Labour Movement forges a fairer future where no hand is too small to lift the world.
Core pillars
Andrew Holloway
Activist · Age 67
A former Olympic athlete turned political commentator, Andrew Holloway parlayed his celebrity status into a crossroads of influence, where his sharp analysis and knack for forging unlikely alliances make him a kingmaker behind the scenes.
Timeline
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Draft31 January 2013
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Vote Open31 January 2013
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Vote Closed1 April 2013
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Did Not Become Law1 April 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
The Grand Assembly
PassedFor: 127 / 360 seats (35.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 233
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic League Of Velinor | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 72 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive World | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
The Upper Council
PassedFor: 32 / 150 seats (21.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 118
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic League Of Velinor | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive World | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 57 | Not voted |
President
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1