Tobacco Regulation Strengthening Act of 2016
Rationale
Stricter tobacco/vaping regulations reduce youth addiction and healthcare costs by limiting access and exposure to harmful products.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
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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Draft14 October 2016
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Vote Open14 October 2016
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Vote Closed13 December 2016
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Became Law13 December 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 160 / 348 seats (46.0%)
Against: 45 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 143
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 45 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 52 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 101 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 284 / 577 seats (49.2%)
Against: 45 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 248
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 45 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 50 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 126 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1