SENATE BILL: Ethanol Subsidy Reform Act (Law'd)

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Ethanol Subsidy Reform Act

With the increased cost of foods worldwide including grains and corn due to the increasing use of farmland as ethanol production growth, it is necessary to reform the system of ethanol subsidies.

1) 25% of all ethanol subsidies will be transfered directly into the general fund of the Atlasian federal government.

2) 25% of all ethanol subsidies will be transfered into a federal tax credit for the implementation of renewable energy vehicles.

Sponsor: HappyWarrior

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In 72 hours, we will be at final vote on this accept if we are voting on an amendment or about to do so.

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CHECK THE WIKI!!!!! 


I do remember seeing something about a repeal or something around 2005ish or so. I could be worng though.

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The idea of burning food to turn it into fuel is the defination of insanity. It has drained our food silos to the point that we have limited ability to deal with a crisis of some magnitude. It raises food prices, hurts the environment more then Petroleum, and is very innefficient.


The bill should distinguish between ethenol derived from food products and those derived from other sources.

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The idea of burning food to turn it into fuel is the defination of insanity. It has drained our food silos to the point that we have limited ability to deal with a crisis of some magnitude. It raises food prices, hurts the environment more then Petroleum, and is very innefficient.


The bill should distinguish between ethenol derived from food products and those derived from other sources.

I meant to at the outset, I'll get to thatlater.

Only one thing really comes mind, Sanford and Son.

"You hear that Louise, I'm commin to join ya honey".

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Senators have 24 hours to object. I am starting that from 10:52 by the way. If someone has an issue with that on such a change, they can go to hell.

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More clarification would certainly be good.


Don't get me wrong, I want productive debate and discussion.


"Only this time I want it done quickly" - Mathew Broderick in the move "Glory".


So I'll just fire a Colt pistol behind your heads while you discuss.

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That amendment, number 23 has passed.


WTF part of quickly do you people not understand. Important points are brought up and in two days no one bothers to respond.

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Now the amendment has been on the floor long enough to be seen by the Senators (there actually is a required required this or something like it for a different reason prior to asking 24 hours to object)


With that said, Senators have 24 hours to object to the above amendment, number 26.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Snowy does have a point, in that we need to be carefull how we withdraw from our ethenol subsidization to avoid making the problem worse in the short term. There based on that I would have to oppose a complete, immediate repeal of all ethenol subsidies. A cut of some percentage or phasing out over time though is a different matter.

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Senators have 24 hours to object to the sponsor originated Amendment.

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Are we finished on this then?

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I'll take that as a yes. A Final Vote shall begin soon.

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Don't you just love my definition of "soon".

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This bill is now at Final Vote, Senators please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

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Aye

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This bill has enough votes to pass, Senators have 24 hours to change their votes.

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Vote on Final Approval of the Ethanol Subsidy Reform Act.

Aye (6): AHDuke99, HappyWarrior, NC Yankee, Oakvale, RowanBrandon, and Shua
Nay (3): bgwah, Kalwejt, and Snowguy
Abstain (1): Antonio V

Didn't Vote (0):

The bill has been passed and is presented to the President for his signature or Veto