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Bill: Recreational Drugs Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Beiteynu Tax Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: December 4392
Description[?]:
| Having considered the passionate arguments of our Knesset colleagues in Kadima Beiteynu, and had a trial run of the Cannabis Act, we have settled on a reform to current laws that will take into account both sides and attempt to reach a compromise. We hope this provides sufficient personal freedom, while countenancing that with personal responsibility. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Regulation of advertising of substances classified as addictive and harmful (if general advertising by companies is permitted and sale of the addictive/harmful products is allowed).
Old value:: Advertising is legal and unregulated.
Current: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Proposed: Advertising is restricted and has to carry strong warning messages.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: The use of cannabis is legal.
Current: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Proposed: There are no laws regulating what citizens can put into their bodies.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:24:09, May 13, 2018 CET | From | Democratic People's Party of Beiteynu | To | Debating the Recreational Drugs Reform Act |
| Message | There is a difference between freedom and trying to outright kill yourself. |
| Date | 03:55:02, May 14, 2018 CET | From | Kadima Beiteynu | To | Debating the Recreational Drugs Reform Act |
| Message | My party is glad that you've offered a compromise. In the spirit of compromise, we will vote yes. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 55 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 65 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes." - Winston Churchill |