Tobacco Regulation Modernization Act of 2016
Rationale
Light regulation balances public health with adult choice while reducing unnecessary enforcement burdens.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats
An alliance to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity
Core pillars
Penelope Brown
Activist · Age 70
A former banker and military officer, Penelope Brown leverages her financial acumen and commanding presence to champion secular governance and social welfare, using her media savvy to amplify her message.
Timeline
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Draft4 September 2016
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Vote Open15 September 2017
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Vote Closed14 November 2017
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Became Law14 November 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 57 / 100 seats (57.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 43
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Right Union Of Freedom | 0 | Yes | No reason given |