Alcohol Policy Modernization Act of 2023 - Bessarion

Rationale

These changes reduce harmful underage consumption while aligning with modern social norms to cut crime, support small retailers, and boost tourism.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Alcohol Regulation	Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)		Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)

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Alcohol Regulation

Previous law

Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)

Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)

Proposer

Party

Bessarian Social Democrats

The Bessarian Social Democrats stand with workers, families and the vulnerable. We build bridges not walls and light the way to justice through shared wealth

Core pillars

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Timeline

Draft

31 January 2023
Vote Open

31 January 2023
Vote Closed

1 April 2023
Did Not Become Law

1 April 2023

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

House of Deliberation

Failed

131Yes 244No 0Not voted 375 seats

For: 131 / 375 seats (34.9%)

Against: 244 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 34.9%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Bessarian Regency Committee	0	Yes	The Regency Committee supports the notion of the Social Democrats as regards the lowering of the national drinking age, as there is no substantial proof which can substantiate a claim that drinking at a younger age inherently leads to a life of alcoholism and debauchery.
Bessarian Social Democrats Proposer	37	Yes	No reason given
Conservative People's Pact	244	No	Now, alcohol makes a big man small and can lead to life of crime. Demon rum makes you skin-and-bone, and you cash in before your time. Bootleg gin puts you in a spin 'til you don't even know your name. You're a basket case right on your face, there's only one guy to blame. Mr. Booze! Mr. Booze! Mr. B double-O Z E don't ever choose!
Union Of The Socialist Majority	94	Yes	We agree with the Social Democrats on this policy.

House of Consultation

Failed

49Yes 81No 0Not voted 130 seats

For: 49 / 130 seats (37.7%)

Against: 81 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 37.7%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Bessarian Regency Committee	0	Yes	The Regency Committee supports the notion of the Social Democrats as regards the lowering of the national drinking age, as there is no substantial proof which can substantiate a claim that drinking at a younger age inherently leads to a life of alcoholism and debauchery.
Bessarian Social Democrats Proposer	23	Yes	No reason given
Conservative People's Pact	81	No	Now, alcohol makes a big man small and can lead to life of crime. Demon rum makes you skin-and-bone, and you cash in before your time. Bootleg gin puts you in a spin 'til you don't even know your name. You're a basket case right on your face, there's only one guy to blame. Mr. Booze! Mr. Booze! Mr. B double-O Z E don't ever choose!
Union Of The Socialist Majority	26	Yes	We agree with the Social Democrats on this policy.
Empty seats	43	Not voted

Union President

Failed

0Yes 1No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)

Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Conservative People's Pact	1	No	No reason given

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

Bessarian Regency Committee

Voted March 13, 2023

Yes

“The Regency Committee supports the notion of the Social Democrats as regards the lowering of the national drinking age, as there is no substantial proof which can substantiate a claim that drinking at a younger age inherently leads to a life of alcoholism and debauchery.”

Conservative People's Pact

Voted Feb. 16, 2023

No

“Now, alcohol makes a big man small and can lead to life of crime. Demon rum makes you skin-and-bone, and you cash in before your time. Bootleg gin puts you in a spin 'til you don't even know your name. You're a basket case right on your face, there's only one guy to blame. Mr. Booze! Mr. Booze! Mr. B double-O Z E don't ever choose!”

Union Of The Socialist Majority

Voted Jan. 31, 2023

Yes

“We agree with the Social Democrats on this policy.”