Marijuana Decriminalization Act of 2009
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
6 Aug 2009
Voting closes
5 Oct 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Decriminalizing marijuana reduces unnecessary arrests, saves law enforcement resources, and promotes fairness by expunging records for minor offenses.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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1
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
Proposer
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Party
Focus
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Peter Buchanan
Activist · Age 50
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A media-savvy celebrity with a knack for rallying crowds, Peter Buchanan leverages his charm and pragmatism to bridge the gap between idealism and electoral success.
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Timeline
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Draft18 June 2009
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Vote Open6 August 2009
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Vote Closed5 October 2009
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Became Law5 October 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
88Yes
0No
12Not voted
100 seats
For: 88 / 100 seats (88.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 12
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Proposer | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea First | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Seamans Alliance | 21 | Yes | No reason given |