Alcohol Policy Modernization Act of 2012
Rationale
These changes modernize alcohol policy to reduce black markets, align with EU norms, and improve public safety through better regulation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Alcohol Regulation |
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
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Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
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Alcohol RegulationProposer
Party
The New Communist Group
We forge a future where no hand goes empty and no land is scarred. The people’s hammer shapes the world anew.
Core pillars
Fernando Jiménez
Activist · Age 46
A silver-tongued heir to a shipping empire, his family’s wealth funds the party’s campaigns—but his charm and media savvy are what keep the rank-and-file devoted to the cause.
Timeline
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Draft10 May 2012
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Vote Open19 September 2013
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Vote Closed19 September 2013
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Did Not Become Law19 September 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 0 / 350 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 350
Senado
FailedFor: 0 / 266 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 266