Regulatory Reform And Consumer Protection Act of 2013
Rationale
These changes reduce youth exposure to harmful products while prioritizing public health through balanced, evidence-based regulation.
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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| 2 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
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Tobacco & Vaping Regulation2
Gambling RegulationProposer
Party
United Labour
A party of workers and dreamers lifting every voice to build a land where no one is left behind and justice grows like wildfire.
Core pillars
Catalina Martínez
Activist · Age 67
Catalina Martínez left the world of high finance to become its fiercest critic, wielding her media savvy and firebrand rhetoric to expose corporate greed and push for radical economic justice.
Timeline
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Draft31 January 2013
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Vote Open31 January 2013
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Vote Closed1 April 2013
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Did Not Become Law1 April 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
FailedFor: 57 / 266 seats (21.4%)
Against: 121 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 88
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela | 121 | No | No reason given |
| United Labour Proposer | 57 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 98 / 350 seats (28.0%)
Against: 200 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 52
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela | 200 | No | No reason given |
| United Labour Proposer | 98 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |