National Gambling Prohibition Act of 2013

Proposed by National Humanist Platform · fronted by Thomas Schmid

Opened

2 May 2013

Voting closes

1 Jul 2013

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

This proposal seeks to ban all forms of gambling to reduce addiction, protect vulnerable citizens, and limit criminal activity. The aim is to create a safer environment through strict regulation and prevention measures.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Gambling Regulation	Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)		All gambling prohibited; underground gambling heavily policed

1

Gambling Regulation

Previous law

Liberal gambling (online platforms, private casinos, sports betting all permitted)

All gambling prohibited; underground gambling heavily policed

Proposer

Party

National Humanist Platform

The National Humanist Platform promotes national identity and culture, support for vulnerable citizens, strong worker protections, and investment in education to build a united and dignified society. #VOTENHP

Core pillars

Thomas Schmid

Activist · Age 56

26,564 social followers

A nationally recognized celebrity with an unlikely rise from working-class roots, Thomas Schmid wields his sharp political instincts and idealistic vision to captivate audiences despite his social awkwardness.

😬 Awkward ⭐ Celebrity 🌟 Idealist 🏙️ Street Smart 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

2 May 2013
Vote Open

2 May 2013
Vote Closed

1 July 2013
Did Not Become Law

1 July 2013

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Failed

17Yes 33No 19Not voted 69 seats

For: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)

Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 19

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 34.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	17	No	No reason given
Green Horizon	0	Abstain	No reason given
Green-Social Union	3	No	No reason given
Left Forward	13	No	No reason given
Liberal Union	0	No	No reason given
National Humanist Platform Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	17	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Failed

211Yes 287No 152Not voted 650 seats

For: 211 / 650 seats (32.5%)

Against: 287 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 152

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 42.4%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	185	No	No reason given
Green Horizon	0	Abstain	No reason given
Green-Social Union	31	No	No reason given
Left Forward	71	No	No reason given
Liberal Union	0	No	No reason given
National Humanist Platform Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	211	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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