Legislative Bill · Columbia
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Promotion of Harmful Substances and Sins Act of 2011

Failing
blocked by Presidency
Opened
23 Mar 2011
Voting closes
22 May 2011
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes

Rationale

To maximise individual freedom, public revenue and shorten life expectancy of humans, these reforms aim to eliminate unnecessary restrictions while ensuring universal participation in programs that promote social cohesion and worsen health.

Proposed Changes

1

Tobacco & Vaping Regulation
Previous law
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
No restrictions on tobacco sales or use (no age limit, no warnings)

2

Vehicle Emissions Standards
Previous law
Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
No vehicle emissions standards whatsoever

3

Gambling Regulation
Previous law
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
Compulsory weekly state lottery ticket for all adults (revenue programme)

4

Alcohol Regulation
Previous law
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
No restrictions on alcohol (no age limit, no licensing, no taxes)

5

Marijuana Policy
Previous law
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
State-distributed psychoactive substances mandatory for all citizens (social harmony programme)

Timeline

  • Draft
    23 March 2011


  • Vote Open
    23 March 2011


  • Vote Closed
    22 May 2011


  • Did Not Become Law
    22 May 2011

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Senate

Failed
16Yes 71No 13Not voted 100 seats

For: 16 / 100 seats (16.0%)

Against: 71 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 18.4%)
Party Seats Vote
Columbian National Front 3 Yes
League For The Extermination Of Humankind Proposer 13 Yes
National Reform 38 No
Socialist Alliance 30 No
Sunrise Movement 3 No
Empty seats 26 Not voted

House of Representatives

Failed
79Yes 312No 44Not voted 435 seats

For: 79 / 435 seats (18.2%)

Against: 312 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 44

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 20.2%)
Party Seats Vote
Columbian National Front 13 Yes
League For The Extermination Of Humankind Proposer 66 Yes
National Reform 222 No
Socialist Alliance 74 No
Sunrise Movement 16 No
Empty seats 103 Not voted

Presidency

Failed
0Yes 1No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)

Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
Party Seats Vote
Socialist Alliance 1 No

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