NE1: Restoration of the Northeast Forests Act (Tabled)

[cinyc]

Restoration of the Northeast Forests Act

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Sponsor: Representative Earthling

Debate on this bill shall remain open until around 2:15 PM on Wednesday, January 29, unless modified or extended.  The sponsor, Rep. Earthling, is encouraged to speak on behalf of the bill within the next 36 hours.  If he does not, the bi ll will be tabled and we will move on to the next bill in the queue, as there is other legislation pending.

The floor is open for debate.

[Deus Naturae]

Is there actually a deforestation problem in the Northeast? Are lumber companies currently operating in an unsustainable manner?

Why should there be a maximum age for trees to be cut down? I don't see what special benefit a 250-year old tree provides as opposed to a 150-year old tree.

Part 5 seems ridiculous to me. Confiscating 5% of all profits will drive businesses out of our region in droves, and those that stay will be forced to increase prices considerably. It also needs to be whether this refers to annual profits, quarterly profits, monthly profits, etc.

[Lincoln Republican]

Proposed amendment

Restoration of the Northeast Forests Act

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[sentinel]

I don't know whats going on with Earthling...hmm

[#CriminalizeSobriety]

We already have some pretty comprehensive legislation about forests.

link

[cinyc]

Because the sponsor, former Rep. Earthing, hasn't spoken on behalf of the bill within 36 hours and there is other pending legislation in the queue, this bill is tabled. 

We will move on to the next bill shortly.