Substance Policy Modernization Act of 2011
Proposed by United Socialist Labor
Failing
passing in 1 of 2 chambers
Opened
25 Mar 2011
Voting closes
24 May 2011
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
Legalizing marijuana for adults 21+ and easing alcohol rules will reduce black markets, improve public safety, and generate tax revenue for education and infrastructure.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marijuana Policy |
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
|
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
|
|
| 2 | Alcohol Regulation |
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
|
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
|
1
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Medical-only (prescription/caregiver card; licensed dispensaries)
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
2
Alcohol RegulationPrevious law
Strict regulation (age 21; high excise; retail 10:00–20:00; public drinking banned)
Liberal policy (age 18; moderate tax; late opening permitted; public zones allowed)
Timeline
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Draft13 March 2011
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Vote Open25 March 2011
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Vote Closed24 May 2011
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Did Not Become Law24 May 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
8Yes
33No
28Not voted
69 seats
For: 8 / 69 seats (11.6%)
Against: 33 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 28
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 19.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 13 | No | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 20 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
Passed
296Yes
241No
113Not voted
650 seats
For: 296 / 650 seats (45.5%)
Against: 241 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 113
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 55.1%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 175 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 89 | No | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 152 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 121 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |