Intoxicants Access Liberalisation Act of 2014

Proposed by Civic Coalition · fronted by Wolfgang Fischer

Opened

21 May 2014

Voting closes

20 Jul 2014

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Despite alcohol having known effects as an intoxicant, over-regulation of the sector fosters the growth of a black market, which poses big dangers due to its underground nature. This act aims to alleviate this issue by liberalising regulations, and placing decisions back in the hands of individuals.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Alcohol Regulation	Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)		Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)

1

Alcohol Regulation

Previous law

Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)

Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)

Proposer

Party

Civic Coalition

The Civic Coalition is a centrist party based on the principles of liberalism, democracy, and acceptance. We believe that real societal change comes from gradual reforms and stable governance. Join us in our mission to make Rhineland more welcoming to all who seek a new home.

Core pillars

Wolfgang Fischer

Activist · Age 65

2,079 social followers

A silver-tongued financier turned street-smart activist, Wolfgang Fischer commands attention in the halls of power and the public square, dismantling old institutions with equal measure of data and drama.

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Timeline

Draft

19 May 2014
Vote Open

21 May 2014
Vote Closed

20 July 2014
Became Law

20 July 2014

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

36Yes 7No 26Not voted 69 seats

For: 36 / 69 seats (52.2%)

Against: 7 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 26

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 83.7%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Civic Coalition Proposer	3	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	0	Yes	No reason given
National Humanist Movement	10	Yes	No reason given
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement	17	Yes	No reason given
Rheinland From Below	7	No	No reason given
The Christian Democrats	6	Yes	No reason given

Bundestag

Passed

260Yes 82No 308Not voted 650 seats

For: 260 / 650 seats (40.0%)

Against: 82 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 308

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 76.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Civic Coalition Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	0	Yes	No reason given
National Humanist Movement	53	Yes	No reason given
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement	172	Yes	No reason given
Rheinland From Below	82	No	No reason given
The Christian Democrats	35	Yes	No reason given

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