Legislative Bill · Kalpetia
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Substance Policy Reform Act of 2023

Proposed by Democratic Union · fronted by Lucas Gauthier
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
31 Oct 2023
Voting closes
30 Dec 2023
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes

Rationale

Modernizing drug policies reduces harm, promotes public health, and aligns with evidence-based harm reduction strategies.

Proposed Changes

1

Depressants Policy
Previous law
Fully legalised, no restrictions
Legal, licensed, regulated retail

2

Marijuana Policy
Previous law
All drugs fully legalized; no restrictions on any substance
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)

3

Psychedelics Policy
Previous law
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
Legal for medical / supervised use only

4

Tobacco & Vaping Regulation
Previous law
Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)

5

Alcohol Regulation
Previous law
No restrictions on alcohol (no age limit, no licensing, no taxes)
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)

Timeline

  • Draft
    8 July 2023


  • Vote Open
    31 October 2023


  • Vote Closed
    30 December 2023


  • Became Law
    30 December 2023

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Senate

Passed
174Yes 71No 0Not voted 200 seats

For: 174 / 200 seats (87.0%)

Against: 71 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 71.0%)
Party Seats Vote
Anarchist League 93 Yes
Democratic Union Proposer 81 Yes
Progressive Future 71 No

National Assembly

Passed
116Yes 47No 37Not voted 200 seats

For: 116 / 200 seats (58.0%)

Against: 47 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 71.2%)
Party Seats Vote
Anarchist League 62 Yes
Democratic Union Proposer 54 Yes
Progressive Future 47 No
Empty seats 41 Not voted

Consulate

Passed
1Yes 0No 0Not voted 1 seat

For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0

Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
Party Seats Vote
Anarchist League 1 Yes

Voting record

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

Anarchist League
Voted Nov. 1, 2023
Yes

“If nothing else, it's a step in the right direction.”

Progressive Future
Voted Oct. 31, 2023
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”

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