These reforms reduce unnecessary criminalization, shift resources to harm reduction, and align policy with public health evidence for better outcomes.
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 2 | 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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Activist · Age 71
A policy wonk with a rebellious streak, Daniel O'Connor blends academic precision with a fiery passion for reform, driven by both intellectual conviction and political ambition.
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 47 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 53
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Group | 47 | No | We cannot support this bill in the knowledge that allowing more vibrant advertising and a lower age threshold for harmful products will invite more people to take up smoking at the detriment of their livelihoods and, ultimately, their lives. |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Gaia Syndicate | 0 | No | no because we changed it |
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“no because we changed it”
“We cannot support this bill in the knowledge that allowing more vibrant advertising and a lower age threshold for harmful products will invite more people to take up smoking at the detriment of their livelihoods and, ultimately, their lives.”