Marijuana Legalization Act of 2010
Rationale
Current medical-only policy restricts access and fuels illicit markets; legalization ensures safe, regulated sales, generates tax revenue, and improves public safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Independence
An economically centrist and socially liberal party. It advocates for less regulations whilst maintaining the current welfare programs.
Core pillars
Caroline Bradford
Activist · Age 58
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft27 February 2010
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Vote Open20 April 2010
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Vote Closed19 June 2010
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Became Law19 June 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 212 / 435 seats (48.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 223
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 56 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Social Union | 126 | Yes | No reason given |
| Independence Proposer | 30 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
PassedFor: 47 / 100 seats (47.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 53
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Social Union | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Independence Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 6 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Social Union | 1 | Yes | No reason given |