Tobacco Control Enhancement Act of 2014
Rationale
To reduce youth addiction and protect public health by tightening tobacco controls with stricter packaging, bans, and age limits.
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 Open2 August 2014
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Vote Closed1 October 2014
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Did Not Become Law1 October 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 28 · Abstained: 5 · Not voted: 36
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 5 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 5 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 29 / 650 seats (4.5%)
Against: 210 · Abstained: 50 · Not voted: 361
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 168 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 50 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 42 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform Proposer | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |