Marijuana Legalization And Regulation Act of 2013
Rationale
Legalization reduces illicit markets, funds public health, and ensures safer products while aligning with evolving public support.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
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Marijuana PolicyProposer
Party
Common Ground
A Georgist party focused on infrastructure and the next generation. By returning land value to the public, we fund transport, housing, and shared spaces. We protect individual liberty, support young people, and believe lasting prosperity comes from fair access to land.
Core pillars
Wilhelm Schmid
Activist · Age 58
Wilhelm Schmid, a charismatic orator with a working-class background, commands crowds with his powerful speeches and unwavering integrity, making him a natural leader for grassroots movements.
Timeline
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Draft9 February 2013
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Vote Open9 February 2013
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Vote Closed10 April 2013
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Became Law10 April 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 34 / 69 seats (49.3%)
Against: 5 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 30
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Proposer | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 5 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 278 / 650 seats (42.8%)
Against: 88 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 284
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground Proposer | 160 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Center | 53 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 88 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 65 | Yes | No reason given |