“We are opposed to Article 3”
Substance And Welfare Reform Act of 2024
Rationale
These changes modernize outdated policies to reduce harm, promote public health, and align with evolving societal norms while ensuring balanced regulation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Legal for medical / supervised use only
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Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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| 3 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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Basic anti-cruelty rules only (no regulation of farming practices)
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Depressants Policy2
Marijuana Policy3
Animal Welfare StandardsProposer
Party
Cashmen
Cashmen tears down walls to unleash wealth and power across borders. We govern boldly and redistribute fortunes so every hand builds tomorrow.
Core pillars
George Winters
Activist · Age 32
Once a viral social media sensation turned reluctant policy wonk, George Winters leveraged his massive online following into a behind-the-scenes role, where his razor-sharp analyses and media savvy make him invaluable—despite his crippling stage fright.
Timeline
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Draft6 February 2024
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Vote Open6 February 2024
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Vote Closed6 April 2024
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Became Law6 April 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 43 / 100 seats (43.0%)
Against: 10 · Abstained: 47 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashmen Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 10 | Yes | this is a sensible policy |
| Democratic Group | 47 | Abstain | We are opposed to Article 3, and our level of support for the first two is not enough to back downturns in environmental and animal rights. |
| National Conservative Movement | 25 | Yes | We dont agree with the 2nd one, but as we strongly agree on 1 and 3, we vote yes. |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 2 | No | "We are opposed to Article 3, and our level of support for the first two is not enough to back downturns in environmental and animal rights." |
| Unionist Avalon | 8 | No | We are opposed to Article 3 |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“"We are opposed to Article 3, and our level of support for the first two is not enough to back downturns in environmental and animal rights."”
“We are opposed to Article 3, and our level of support for the first two is not enough to back downturns in environmental and animal rights.”
“this is a sensible policy”
“We dont agree with the 2nd one, but as we strongly agree on 1 and 3, we vote yes.”