These changes reduce criminalization, redirect resources to prevention, and align policy with public health evidence.
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 2 | Drug Treatment & Harm Reduction |
Abstinence-based treatment programmes
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No treatment funding; enforcement only
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| 3 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
For: 43 / 100 seats (43.0%)
Against: 55 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 2
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmen | 8 | No | I’m noting no only because of number 2. I actually like numbers 1 and 3. But I won’t vote yes on this due to number 2 |
| Centrist Zone | 10 | Yes | We support this bill |
| Democratic Group | 47 | No | We support Article 1, but not 2 or 3. |
| National Conservative Movement Proposer | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unionist Avalon | 8 | Yes | I say why not at this point |
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We support this bill”
“I’m noting no only because of number 2. I actually like numbers 1 and 3. But I won’t vote yes on this due to number 2”
“I say why not at this point”
“We support Article 1, but not 2 or 3.”