“If nothing else, it's a step in the right direction.”
Substance Policy Reform Act of 2023
Rationale
Modernizing drug policies reduces harm, promotes public health, and aligns with evidence-based harm reduction strategies.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Fully legalised, no restrictions
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Legal, licensed, regulated retail
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
All drugs fully legalized; no restrictions on any substance
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 3 | Psychedelics Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Legal for medical / supervised use only
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| 4 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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| 5 | Alcohol Regulation |
No restrictions on alcohol (no age limit, no licensing, no taxes)
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Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Depressants Policy2
Marijuana Policy3
Psychedelics Policy4
Tobacco & Vaping Regulation5
Alcohol RegulationProposer
Party
Democratic Union
Democratic Union stands for a free, secular and democratic Kalpetia. We defend quality education, individual liberty, workers’ rights and equal opportunity, while strengthening democratic institutions and limiting arbitrary power.
Core pillars
Lucas Gauthier
Minister of War · Age 45
Lucas Gauthier spent two decades buried in policy archives and statistical models, crafting legislation in solitude while his unconventional theories quietly shaped the nation’s legal framework.
Timeline
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Draft8 July 2023
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Vote Open31 October 2023
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Vote Closed30 December 2023
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Became Law30 December 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 174 / 200 seats (87.0%)
Against: 71 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anarchist League | 93 | Yes | If nothing else, it's a step in the right direction. |
| Democratic Union Proposer | 81 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Future | 71 | No | The people should have a freedom of choice to either do these things you should not be in control article one 2345 makes it seem like it's a terrible thing we don't we see this as a people freedom of choice whilst the establishment sees this has how to take control |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 116 / 200 seats (58.0%)
Against: 47 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anarchist League | 62 | Yes | If nothing else, it's a step in the right direction. |
| Democratic Union Proposer | 54 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Future | 47 | No | The people should have a freedom of choice to either do these things you should not be in control article one 2345 makes it seem like it's a terrible thing we don't we see this as a people freedom of choice whilst the establishment sees this has how to take control |
| Empty seats | 41 | Not voted |
Consulate
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anarchist League | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The people should have a freedom of choice to either do these things you should not be in control article one 2345 makes it seem like it's a terrible thing we don't we see this as a people freedom of choice whilst the establishment sees this has how to take control”