Marijuana Decriminalization And Expungement Act of 2016
Rationale
Reduce unnecessary arrests and racial disparities while avoiding commercialization of marijuana.
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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1
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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Draft27 November 2016
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Vote Open27 November 2016
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Vote Closed26 January 2017
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Did Not Become Law26 January 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 14 / 69 seats (20.3%)
Against: 11 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 44
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 109 / 650 seats (16.8%)
Against: 120 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 421
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Coalition | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 120 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 86 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats Proposer | 23 | Yes | No reason given |