SB 2018-178: Freedom of Farmers to Farm Freely Act (Passed) (user search)
       |           

Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Did you miss your activation email?
March 29, 2024, 06:44:36 AM
News: Election Simulator 2.0 Released. Senate/Gubernatorial maps, proportional electoral votes, and more - Read more

  Talk Elections
  Atlas Fantasy Elections
  Atlas Fantasy Government (Moderators: Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee, Lumine)
  SB 2018-178: Freedom of Farmers to Farm Freely Act (Passed) (search mode)
Pages: [1]
Author Topic: SB 2018-178: Freedom of Farmers to Farm Freely Act (Passed)  (Read 3035 times)
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« on: April 02, 2018, 08:29:32 PM »
« edited: April 18, 2018, 08:12:04 PM by Princeps Senatus Lumine »

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.
[/quote]

Sponsor: Mr. Reactionary.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2018, 11:28:10 PM »

I object. With an objection having been made, unanimous consent is denied. I'll expand on the following post.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2018, 11:36:02 PM »

As a general principle, I'm not keen on seeing farmers riddled with excessive regulation and government guidelines that can often do more harm than good, and when it comes to the spirit of the bill I find it laudable. But I do wonder whether this doesn't go too far (and it is certainly worth a larger debate instead of going to a vote so excessively soon), and I'd appreciate if the sponsor could expand on his reasoning on a number of points which draw my curiosity:

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.

Just how excessive would you say current regulations on marketing are, Senator? (honest question, I do not grasp the current standards) And would getting rid of the whole standards cause issue with the labeling of some products which a negative or questionable impact on health?

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.

I cannot endorse this myself. I see why some farmers would be reluctant to it, but tracking chips can be rather important when it comes to situations such as mad cow disease, where it becomes relevant to be able to track a given, specific animal. I won't delve into other benefits (such as monitoring the overall health of productivity of said animals) because a farmer can always voluntarily choose to use chips, but there's scenarios of public concern in which tracking chips may be vital, and I think the proposed measure is rather excessive.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2018, 09:38:29 PM »

I object, I'm not persuaded.

Mind you, I fully accept the argument for section 3.2 and thank you for providing the context, but I do not agree with section 3.4. I offer the following amendment:

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.
[/quote]
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2018, 10:05:06 PM »

For the record I find this very irresponsible, and would warn the Senate against moving to a final vote without further debate after a mere five days, with an actual amendment proposed as well.

In any case, the rules are the rules, and we will now vote on the Cloture motion (to end debate on this bill).

Senators, please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2018, 10:05:46 PM »

Nay.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2018, 07:36:22 PM »

Cloture withdrawn. Latest amendment found hostile by sponsor, we will proceed to a vote on said amendment. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.
[/quote]
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2018, 05:56:26 PM »

Aye.

All Senators having voted, the amendment fails.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2018, 06:17:08 PM »

Pursuant to the rules, we will now vote on the Cloture motion (to end debate on this bill). Senators, please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2018, 06:29:24 PM »

Nay
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2018, 05:10:15 PM »

Two Senators left to vote here to have a quorum.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2018, 08:26:15 AM »

Cloture passes. A final vote has started on this, Senators please vote AYE, NAY or ABSTAIN:

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.
[/quote]
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2018, 02:58:51 PM »

Abstain.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2018, 12:01:53 AM »

All Senators have voted, 24 hours to change votes.
Logged
Lumine
LumineVonReuental
Moderator
Atlas Icon
*****
Posts: 13,610
« Reply #14 on: April 18, 2018, 08:11:14 PM »

With 5 votes in favor this Bill passes the Atlasian Senate:

Quote
You must be logged in to read this quote.
[/quote]

People's Regional Senate:
Passed 5-0-1 in the Atlasian Senate assembled

[/quote]
Logged
Pages: [1]  
Jump to:  


Login with username, password and session length

Terms of Service - DMCA Agent and Policy - Privacy Policy and Cookies

Powered by SMF 1.1.21 | SMF © 2015, Simple Machines

Page created in 0.024 seconds with 12 queries.