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Cannabis Legalization And Regulation Act of 2021

Proposed by Middle Alliance · fronted by Rafael Cruz
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
8 Mar 2021
Voting closes
7 May 2021
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change

Rationale

Legalization reduces illegal markets, generates tax revenue, and improves public safety with regulated products and roadside testing.

Proposed Changes

1

Marijuana Policy
Previous law
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)

Timeline

  • Draft
    8 March 2021


  • Vote Open
    8 March 2021


  • Vote Closed
    7 May 2021


  • Became Law
    7 May 2021

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Senado

Passed
99Yes 43No 124Not voted 266 seats

For: 99 / 266 seats (37.2%)

Against: 43 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 124

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 69.7%)
Party Seats Vote
Liberal Union 61 Yes
Middle Alliance Proposer 38 Yes
Revolutionary Socialist Union 43 No
Empty seats 54 Not voted

Congress of Deputies

Passed
238Yes 85No 27Not voted 350 seats

For: 238 / 350 seats (68.0%)

Against: 85 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 73.7%)
Party Seats Vote
Liberal Union 200 Yes
Middle Alliance Proposer 38 Yes
Revolutionary Socialist Union 85 No
Empty seats 80 Not voted

Voting record

Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.

No

“This is immoral and unacceptable; moreover, legalizing it will end up causing more health problems than benefits, since more people will be able to buy it, and use it irresponsibly. It should be reserved for medical use only! Or we will hold a protest if this law comes into effect”

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