we need the questions for Ogden.

A. (The Problem)

The first problem that our bill addresses is the fact that a member of the Board of Food and Agriculture

can bring up and vote on an issue that they themselves are involved. Creating bias and using most of the money for themselves. This will upset the majority population of farmers because the prices of good from does 15 member of the board will be incredibly low compare to the average farmers prices. Making them go out of business and damaging our agriculture. What this means is that if a member of the Department of Food and Agricultural is in need of financial help for his or her business or has certain investments, that member can bring it up in a meeting and also vote on the issue creating a conflict of interests. The second problem that our bill tries to solve is that everyday plants and other agricultural goods are brought into California and they could be carrying harmful pests. 315,000 trucks passing through California everyday. Right now every 60 days California gains a new potentially damaging invasive species. This is because trucks that

carry these things have to go through inspection stations. Also, we as Democrats want to give truckers second chances which they do not have. truckers aren't getting second opportunities to improve their mistakes.

B. (Party Stance/Solution)

We come from the land of democrats and have liberal views. And since we believe in second chances,

we want to reduce the initial fee to a $100 for truckers who avoid inspection stations. This will leave more money in the truckers or companies budget . However because of continues violators. We also decided to raise the maximum from $1,000 to $2,500. This will motivate the violator to stop committing the crime. Inspectors are responsible from enforcing this section of the bill, they have the power to give a fee of a maximum of $2,500. This bill will reduce illegal or infected products by 0.03%. Now the second section of our bill. The governor is responsible of enforcing this section of the bill since he or she is responsible from picking the 15 members of the Department of Food and Agriculture. The members of the board can not vote on personal business, if they do follow our bill they will be charge by the governor. The fee will vary depending the severity of the infraction. However this doesn't mean that the members of the boards can't state an argument for their business.

C. (How is this different than the other party's position)

If this bill were from the other party's position the initial fee for trucks not going through inspection

stations would be raise as would the maximum amount. Also, not giving them second chances. For the second section of the bill, members of the Department of Food and Agriculture would be able to continuing voting in favor of their business producing conflicts with the majority of farmers. This would mean that member of the board can vote in personal issues and business over powering the majority of farmers issues. This also means farmers would not resolve their problems, go out of business, and hurt the agricultural economy of California.

D. (Why is your stance better)

Our stance is the best stance because it allows for every farmer to votes and comment in all issues involving agriculture. This will give every individual an equal voice and same amount of power in solving a problem involving agriculture. The second section of the bill is also the best stance because it give truckers a second chance, but it also prevents truckers from committing by increasing the maximum fee. This will discouraging violators from committing the same crime and stopping them from violation the bill again.