Gambling And Marijuana Restrictions Act of 2012
Proposed by Socialist Rheinland
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
21 Jul 2012
Voting closes
19 Sep 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
These changes reduce addiction risks by limiting high-risk gambling and marijuana use to controlled, state-approved settings, prioritizing public health and safety over profit-driven expansion.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Regulation |
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
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State-licensed casinos and lottery only
|
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| 2 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
|
1
Gambling RegulationPrevious law
Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)
State-licensed casinos and lottery only
2
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
Timeline
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Draft21 July 2012
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Vote Open21 July 2012
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Vote Closed19 September 2012
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Did Not Become Law19 September 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
12Yes
35No
22Not voted
69 seats
For: 12 / 69 seats (17.4%)
Against: 35 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 25.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 10 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 1 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
Failed
133Yes
389No
128Not voted
650 seats
For: 133 / 650 seats (20.5%)
Against: 389 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 128
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 25.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 165 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 106 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 60 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 58 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland Proposer | 111 | Yes | No reason given |