Tobacco Restriction Enhancement Act of 2013

Proposed by National Humanist Platform · fronted by Thomas Schmid

Opened

17 Oct 2013

Voting closes

16 Dec 2013

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Heavy restrictions reduce youth addiction and protect public health by limiting tobacco and vaping accessibility and exposure.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Tobacco & Vaping Regulation	Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)		Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)

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Tobacco & Vaping Regulation

Previous law

Light regulation (age 18, designated smoking areas, health warnings)

Heavy restrictions (plain packaging; indoor ban; age 21; advertising banned)

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

17 October 2013
Vote Open

17 October 2013
Vote Closed

16 December 2013
Became Law

16 December 2013

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

30Yes 24No 15Not voted 69 seats

For: 30 / 69 seats (43.5%)

Against: 24 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 15

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 55.6%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	24	No	No reason given
Conservative Democracy	0	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward	7	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	3	Yes	No reason given
National Humanist Platform Proposer	3	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	10	Yes	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	7	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Passed

403Yes 168No 79Not voted 650 seats

For: 403 / 650 seats (62.0%)

Against: 168 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 79

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 70.6%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	168	No	No reason given
Conservative Democracy	0	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward	108	Yes	No reason given
Liberal Union	55	Yes	No reason given
National Humanist Platform Proposer	44	Yes	No reason given
New National Order	130	Yes	No reason given
People's Democratic Alliance	66	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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