“We dont support this bill”
Substance Decriminalization And Treatment Act of 2019
Rationale
Decriminalising and shifting drug policies to treatment-led approaches reduces harm, improves public health, and aligns with evidence-based justice reforms.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depressants Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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| 2 | Psychedelics Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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| 3 | Stimulants Policy |
Full prohibition; possession criminalised, prison for repeat offences
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Possession decriminalised; treatment-led
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Depressants Policy2
Psychedelics Policy3
Stimulants PolicyTimeline
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Draft18 August 2019
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Vote Open18 August 2019
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Vote Closed17 October 2019
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Became Law17 October 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 290 / 348 seats (83.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 58
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Conservative Rally | 0 | No | We dont support this bill |
| New Popular Front | 0 | Yes | we support this bill |
| The Greens Of Marianne Proposer | 290 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 0 | Yes | This is needed legislation to restore historic wrongs, while giving aid to those in addiction instead of punishment. |
| The National Refoundation Front | 0 | No | To accept this legislation would be to turn our backs on the very heart of our nation: our families. We have a sacred duty to protect them from the shadow of drug dependency that threatens to dissolve the foundational bonds of our society. A home is a sanctuary, not a place where we welcome the decay of illicit substances under the guise of "harm reduction". When we signal that drug use is merely a matter for clinics rather than a breach of moral law, we betray the innocence of our youth and leave our families vulnerable to the collapse of order. This proposal is a retreat from the strength, discipline, and traditional values that define a great people. We must stand tall, hold the line of morality, and ensure that our nation remains a safe, upright place where a father can raise his children in virtue. We do not surrender to the vice that destroys our nation, we defend it with the uncompromising resolve our citizens deserve. |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 299 / 577 seats (51.8%)
Against: 214 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 64
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Conservative Rally | 140 | No | We dont support this bill |
| New Popular Front | 0 | Yes | we support this bill |
| The Greens Of Marianne Proposer | 188 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 111 | Yes | This is needed legislation to restore historic wrongs, while giving aid to those in addiction instead of punishment. |
| The National Refoundation Front | 74 | No | To accept this legislation would be to turn our backs on the very heart of our nation: our families. We have a sacred duty to protect them from the shadow of drug dependency that threatens to dissolve the foundational bonds of our society. A home is a sanctuary, not a place where we welcome the decay of illicit substances under the guise of "harm reduction". When we signal that drug use is merely a matter for clinics rather than a breach of moral law, we betray the innocence of our youth and leave our families vulnerable to the collapse of order. This proposal is a retreat from the strength, discipline, and traditional values that define a great people. We must stand tall, hold the line of morality, and ensure that our nation remains a safe, upright place where a father can raise his children in virtue. We do not surrender to the vice that destroys our nation, we defend it with the uncompromising resolve our citizens deserve. |
| Empty seats | 218 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“we support this bill”
“To accept this legislation would be to turn our backs on the very heart of our nation: our families. We have a sacred duty to protect them from the shadow of drug dependency that threatens to dissolve the foundational bonds of our society. A home is a sanctuary, not a place where we welcome the decay of illicit substances under the guise of "harm reduction". When we signal that drug use is merely a matter for clinics rather than a breach of moral law, we betray the innocence of our youth and leave our families vulnerable to the collapse of order. This proposal is a retreat from the strength, discipline, and traditional values that define a great people. We must stand tall, hold the line of morality, and ensure that our nation remains a safe, upright place where a father can raise his children in virtue. We do not surrender to the vice that destroys our nation, we defend it with the uncompromising resolve our citizens deserve.”
“This is needed legislation to restore historic wrongs, while giving aid to those in addiction instead of punishment.”