Tobacco Control And Prevention Act of 2014
Rationale
To reduce tobacco and vaping use—particularly among youth—and protect public health with stricter packaging, advertising bans, and indoor protections.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobacco & Vaping Regulation |
Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)
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Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)
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Tobacco & Vaping RegulationProposer
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
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.
Timeline
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Draft2 August 2014
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Vote Open24 April 2015
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Vote Closed23 June 2015
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Did Not Become Law23 June 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 8 / 69 seats (11.6%)
Against: 41 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 20
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 29 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 12 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 109 / 650 seats (16.8%)
Against: 324 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 217
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 202 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 122 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 109 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |