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

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sponsor: evergreen

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the issues facing our environment are the most important, far-reaching issues of our time. obviously this bill isn't nearly enough, but i think it's about as big of a small step as our regional government has power for.

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- the title is intended as written
- i might be persuaded to support amendments suggested by winfield and pikachu, depending on how far they go

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there's a reason i wrote "up to $25,000". i think we can trust our justice system not to drop the maximum fine on someone who accidentally dropped a gum wrapper.

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with all due respect, i think that's needless fearmongering

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amendment:

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and i'm gonna extend debate on this.

representative winfield, does this adequately address your concern?

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i think, again, there's gonna be enough self-moderation on the part of municipalities. it'd be economically suicidal to close off whole cities.

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let's vote. you have 48 hours.

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aye

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the bill fails 2-3