Depressants Regulation Amendment Act of 2021
Rationale
Tightening depressants policy to medical/supervised use reduces misuse risks and prioritises community safety while ensuring legitimate treatment access.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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Depressants 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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Draft11 April 2021
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Vote Open11 April 2021
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Vote Closed10 June 2021
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Became Law10 June 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 79 / 100 seats (79.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 13 · Not voted: 8
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) Proposer | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 13 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | Yes | Drugs should not be abused and should only be taken under supervision |
| Socialism Alliance Of Columbia | 0 | Yes | Abuse of drugs is common |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 280 / 435 seats (64.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 116 · Not voted: 39
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) Proposer | 63 | Yes | No reason given |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 116 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 125 | Yes | Drugs should not be abused and should only be taken under supervision |
| Socialism Alliance Of Columbia | 92 | Yes | Abuse of drugs is common |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“Drugs should not be abused and should only be taken under supervision”
“Abuse of drugs is common”