Criminal Justice And Civil Liberties Act of 2017
Rationale
These changes enhance public safety by strengthening penalties for violent crimes, protecting privacy through accountable surveillance, reducing gambling harm via strict regulation, and limiting cannabis access to medical necessity for community health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Capital Punishment |
Death penalty constitutionally prohibited; extradition refused to countries that use it
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Death penalty for murder, treason, and drug trafficking
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| 2 | State Surveillance Powers |
Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)
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Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)
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| 3 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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| 4 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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Capital Punishment2
State Surveillance Powers3
Gambling Regulation4
Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC)
We stand unshaken where others falter. Law is our shield steel our spine and strength our legacy. Columbia rises with us.
Core pillars
Clarissa Graves
Activist · Age 33
A rising star in policy circles, Clarissa Graves cut her teeth debating human rights law before becoming a social media sensation for her sharp critiques of institutional inertia.
Timeline
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Draft1 June 2017
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Vote Open1 June 2017
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Vote Closed31 July 2017
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Became Law31 July 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 79 / 100 seats (79.0%)
Against: 21 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) Proposer | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Iron Republic Part | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| National Reform | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 362 / 435 seats (83.2%)
Against: 73 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) Proposer | 362 | Yes | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 24 | No | No reason given |
| Iron Republic Part | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Modern Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| National Reform | 49 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |