Tobacco Regulation Reform Act of 2013
Rationale
Light regulation balances individual freedom with public health by reducing overcriminalization while maintaining basic safeguards for youth and shared spaces.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
Party
Liberal Modernist
A centrist, technocratic party. We work to build a bright future for free minds through reason, innovation and competition.
Core pillars
Ethan Pearson
Activist · Age 57
A charismatic policy wonk with a working-class upbringing, Ethan Pearson combines academic rigor and grassroots passion, using his analytical mind to bridge the gap between intellectual ideals and practical solutions.
Timeline
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Draft27 February 2013
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Vote Open27 February 2013
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Vote Closed28 April 2013
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Became Law28 April 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 77 / 100 seats (77.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Socialists Of Columbia (dsc) | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Modernist Proposer | 77 | Yes | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
PassedFor: 321 / 435 seats (73.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 114
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Socialists Of Columbia (dsc) | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Modernist Proposer | 321 | Yes | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1