“Respectfully abstain”
Marijuana Decriminalization And Expungement Act of 2022
Rationale
Decriminalization reduces unnecessary arrests, saves resources, and addresses racial disparities while keeping communities safe.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Arthur Blanc
Activist · Age 62
Once a high-flying media executive who walked away from a lucrative career to expose corporate corruption, Arthur Blanc leverages his wealth and sharp media instincts to craft compelling narratives that rally public support for progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft22 October 2022
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Vote Open22 October 2022
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Vote Closed21 December 2022
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Became Law21 December 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 71 / 348 seats (20.4%)
Against: 46 · Abstained: 59 · Not voted: 172
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | Abstain | Respectfully abstain |
| Blue Labour | 46 | No | We don't support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 0 | Yes | We're dialing back the drug-fueled madness a notch. |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 180 / 577 seats (31.2%)
Against: 85 · Abstained: 67 · Not voted: 245
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | Abstain | Respectfully abstain |
| Blue Labour | 85 | No | We don't support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 49 | Yes | We're dialing back the drug-fueled madness a notch. |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 131 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We don't support the proposal”
“We're dialing back the drug-fueled madness a notch.”