Marijuana Decriminalization And Expungement Act of 2012
Rationale
Decriminalization reduces unnecessary arrests, lowers racial disparities, and focuses resources on public health while removing harmful criminal records.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
The Christian Democrats
We are the CDP and we want to hold faith forever
Core pillars
Angelika Keller
Activist · Age 52
A former military officer turned investment banker, Angelika Keller brings both strategic discipline and financial acumen to the political arena, delivering impassioned speeches that rally supporters to the cause.
Timeline
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Draft25 September 2012
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Vote Open25 September 2012
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Vote Closed24 November 2012
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Became Law24 November 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 43 / 69 seats (62.3%)
Against: 18 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 8
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 18 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 419 / 650 seats (64.5%)
Against: 165 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 66
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 165 | No | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 106 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 60 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 58 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 84 | Yes | No reason given |