“We support this proposal”
Cannabis Legalization And Regulation Act of 2021
Rationale
Legalization reduces illegal markets, generates tax revenue, and improves public safety with regulated products and roadside testing.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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1
Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Middle Alliance
The Middle Alliance stands where freedom blooms and the earth breathes. We build bridges not walls and light the way for generations yet unseen.
Core pillars
Rafael Cruz
Activist · Age 57
A former electrician turned folk singer, Rafael Cruz rose to fame by writing anthems for labor strikes before leveraging his celebrity to turn the party’s working-class base into an unstoppable electoral force.
Timeline
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Draft8 March 2021
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Vote Open8 March 2021
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Vote Closed7 May 2021
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Became Law7 May 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
PassedFor: 99 / 266 seats (37.2%)
Against: 43 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 124
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Union | 61 | Yes | We support this proposal |
| Middle Alliance Proposer | 38 | Yes | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 43 | 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 |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 238 / 350 seats (68.0%)
Against: 85 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Union | 200 | Yes | We support this proposal |
| Middle Alliance Proposer | 38 | Yes | No reason given |
| Revolutionary Socialist Union | 85 | 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 |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“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”