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

[pikachu]

Generally, I like this. Section 2 should mesh well with a congestion pricing plan which we passed a few months ago. I would like a lower fin for Section 3 though, since while I do think the environment should be protected with the itmost importantce, people can be deincentivized from littering with fines far less than $25K.

[pikachu]

Maybe what could work is a fine system that's based more on specific offenses? Like I'm pretty sure minor littering can be dis-incentivized with a fine probably below $1000, while something more serious, like using a park as a dumping ground for industrial waste can incur the full $25K (or more).

[pikachu]

I feel more comfortable with the bill due to the amendment.

On restricting traffic, I beleive the key, which evergreen has addressed, is that regulation should lie with local municipalities, and they can figure what works best for them.