Substance Policy and Education Reform Act of 2009
Rationale
These reforms reduce unnecessary penalties, promote education, and balance public safety with personal freedoms for a fairer, more productive society.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Alcohol Regulation |
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Full prohibition (possession criminalized; prison possible for repeat offences)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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| 3 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
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Vocational training focus
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Alcohol Regulation2
Marijuana Policy3
University TuitionProposer
Party
Northsea Democratic Alliance
The Northsea Democratic Alliance: Leading with expertise. We drive 📈 growth and 📚 education to empower our professionals. Dedicated to 👨💼 working families and 🛡️ reliable welfare, we ensure a stable, prosperous future for all. Competence you can trust for a modern, thriving Northsea.
Core pillars
Rowan Phillips
Activist · Age 41
Rowan Phillips, a charismatic and ambitious political rising star, leverages their extensive network to rally support, effortlessly drawing people in with their vision and charm.
Timeline
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Draft30 April 2009
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Vote Open30 April 2009
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Vote Closed29 June 2009
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Became Law29 June 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 68 / 100 seats (68.0%)
Against: 21 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Now! | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Focus | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
| Identitarian Movement Alliance | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea Democratic Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Northsea First | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Seamans Alliance | 21 | No | No reason given |
| Social Labour Democrats (Sld) | 0 | No | No reason given |