NE3: Defend Our Gorgeous Environment (DOME) Act (failed)

[Lincoln Republican]

Just a housekeeping detail, you may wish to rename the bill

Defend Our Magnificent Environment (DOME) Act

so you have the D the O the M and the E.

I can agree with points 3 and 4 of the bill, however, points 1 and 2 are way overkill.

Point 1 would be impossible to complete and point 2 restricting traffic is simply not feasible, practical, or enforceable. 

[Lincoln Republican]

I agree we certainly cannot go around issuing $25,000.00 fines because someone drops a gum wrapper on the ground.

Most of this bill is way overkill and completely impractical.

I will not support it in its' present form.

[Lincoln Republican]

Yes I realize that, but I don't want some tree hugging judge imposing his own radical eco vengeance on some poor guy with a wife and three small kids to support because he accidentally left a pair of baby shoes at the campsite, messing up the environment.

[Lincoln Republican]

[Lincoln Republican]

The fines structure needs more clarification.

Up to $25,000.00 is very vague.

[Lincoln Republican]

amendment:

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and i'm gonna extend debate on this.

representative winfield, does this adequately address your concern?

Thank you.

But I will not be voting in favor of this bill.

Restricting traffic is simply not on the radar for me.  It would have the effect of hampering business and commerce in the region, having a negative effect on the economy.

If someone gets the wrong color sticker, what are they supposed to do, buy a new automobile?  No, not practical, most people simply do not have the money to get a more fuel efficient automobile.

The fines proposal is subjective, and open to interpretation.

I simply do not see this bill as being feasible, practical, or enforceable.

[Lincoln Republican]

Nay