MW Small Farm Assistance Bill (Passed)

[windjammer]

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Sponsor: GAworth

[GAworth]

I hope the bill is fairly self-explanatory. With the growing pressure on farmers, especially with the ending of subsidies at the Federal level, our small farmers are always the first to feel the pain of any decrease in crop production and revenue. These types of farms, like our small businesses, tend to employ regional citizens and service the regional economy with fresh produce and meats. I did not include a cap on the loan limit because I believe that a limit could potentially hinder upgrades and relief from crop failure. The Department is expected to make reasonable and rationale loans. I look forward to feedback.

[Senator Cris]

I hope the bill is fairly self-explanatory. With the growing pressure on farmers, especially with the ending of subsidies at the Federal level, our small farmers are always the first to feel the pain of any decrease in crop production and revenue. These types of farms, like our small businesses, tend to employ regional citizens and service the regional economy with fresh produce and meats. I did not include a cap on the loan limit because I believe that a limit could potentially hinder upgrades and relief from crop failure. The Department is expected to make reasonable and rationale loans. I look forward to feedback.

Good!

[Arturo Belano]

I really like the idea of providing financial help to small farmers across the region, so I totally support this bill.

But I really feel this tidbit should be clarified or re-written since it seems rather confusing.

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[GAworth]

I really like the idea of providing financial help to small farmers across the region, so I totally support this bill.

But I really feel this tidbit should be clarified or re-written since it seems rather confusing.

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How do you feel it should be re-written?

[Lumine]

I'm all for helping the farmers, but 1 billion seems a little bit high to me, I would prefer setting a smaller amount to see how the bill works during a year, then ask the GM for details and increase the amount.

Now, addressing Arturo's concerns, I think we could amend the bill this way:

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[windjammer]

GAworth, friendly, hostile?

[GAworth]

GAworth, friendly, hostile?

I like the re-write. However, I do want it to be $1 Billion. So for that I say hostile. However, if Cris and Arturo like the reduction then I will support the final amended legislation.

[Senator Cris]

GAworth, friendly, hostile?

I like the re-write. However, I do want it to be $1 Billion. So for that I say hostile. However, if Cris and Arturo like the reduction then I will support the final amended legislation.

I can support the reduction.

[Arturo Belano]

Yeah, I'm opposed to reducing it to $500 million. Otherwise, this piece of legislation seems good.

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[GAworth]

Yeah, I'm opposed to reducing it to $500 million. Otherwise, this piece of legislation seems good.

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I am in favor of this amendment.

[Lumine]

Hmmmm... How about if I propose 800 million just for the sake of being a moderate hero?

[GAworth]

Hmmmm... How about if I propose 800 million just for the sake of being a moderate hero?

LOL Moderate Hero, I would consider it hostile.

[Senator Cris]

Hmmmm... How about if I propose 800 million just for the sake of being a moderate hero?

LOL Moderate Hero, I would consider it hostile.

1 billion seems too!
900 milion?

[Arturo Belano]

How about $999 million?

[windjammer]

Well, guys (GAworth are you a man or a woman? I'm not sure, you're married to Flo)
Don't forget that we have a $40B surplus!

[Lumine]

Just joking here, a billion is fine with me!

[tmthforu94]

I'm still stuck on Section 1, Clause 3 - shouldn't it be about restricting the number of non-family members instead?

[GAworth]

I'm still stuck on Section 1, Clause 3 - shouldn't it be about restricting the number of non-family members instead?

I didn't see that, yes that was my intention.

I'm all for helping the farmers, but 1 billion seems a little bit high to me, I would prefer setting a smaller amount to see how the bill works during a year, then ask the GM for details and increase the amount.

Now, addressing Arturo's concerns, I think we could amend the bill this way:

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Here is my proposed modification. Thanks Tmth for catching that!

[windjammer]

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I call a 48 hour vote.

[Senator Cris]

Aye

[Arturo Belano]

Aye

[GAworth]

Aye

[windjammer]

This bill passes.