SB 2016-009: Freedom to Drink Act (Passed Senate)

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Sponsor: Goldwater

72 hours for debate. I invite the author to speak on the bill.

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I like the idea of promoting regional activity by giving them a frame to choose. I think it would be good to include a clause saying that in the event a region does not legislatively mandate a minimum age, a national one is imposed. That way there is a default option in case the regions can't agree on another number.

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I like the idea of promoting regional activity by giving them a frame to choose. I think it would be good to include a clause saying that in the event a region does not legislatively mandate a minimum age, a national one is imposed. That way there is a default option in case the regions can't agree on another number.

Yeah, that is probably a good idea. The question is, do we go with 21, since it's the current status quo, 16, since it's the lowest minimum, or another number in between?

It depends on how we look at this. Since Atlasia had it at 16 and the US has it at 21, would we consider putting it at 18 as an increase or a decrease?

Personally, I'm leaning towards the idea that we ignore what prior laws were in Atlasia and just base it off US policy. I'd prefer lowering it to 18 and letting the regions decide if they want to lower it to 17 or 16.

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this is a good bill as is, imo

Well, if it passes as is and the regions don't act, there will be no restrictions, so my 3-year-old nephew could technically walk into a bar and order a beer.

If you don't want to go the route I suggested, I suppose you could also say that this law won't go into effect until all three regions have passed laws establishing a drinking age.

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The amendment cannot be recognized until it has a Senate sponsor.

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I support this.

24 hours for objections.

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The amendment has been adopted. 24 hours extended for any additional debate, then we will proceed to a final vote.

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Seeing how time has passed, we will now proceed to a final vote. Senators, please vote AYE, NAY or ABSTAIN.

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Aye

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This has enough votes to pass. Senators have 24 hours to change their votes.

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Sorry, lost track of this. The bill has passed and moves on to the House.