Public Health and Substance Policy Reform of 2010
Rationale
Tobacco harms health and vaping risks youth addiction; alcohol restrictions unfairly limit adults. A total tobacco ban protects public health while liberalizing alcohol policy respects personal freedom.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Total ban on tobacco and vaping products; possession criminalized
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| 2 | 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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Tobacco & Vaping Regulation2
Alcohol RegulationProposer
Party
Partido Libertario
partido libertario fights for civil liberties.
Core pillars
Guillermo Flores
Activist · Age 46
Guillermo Flores leverages his analytical mind and celebrity status to translate financial expertise into policies that resonate with middle-aged and older voters.
Timeline
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Draft9 October 2010
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Vote Open9 October 2010
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Vote Closed8 December 2010
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Became Law8 December 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 68 / 350 seats (19.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 282
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partido Libertario Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 37 / 266 seats (13.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 229
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partido Libertario Proposer | 37 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |