Before any bill becomes law, there are three main votes it must pass: these are the first, second and third readings. For most bills, there is a chance for members of the public to make submissions at the select committee stage, which happens between the first and second readings.
After a bill passes its third reading vote, it is granted Royal Assent by the Governor-General and becomes law, subject to any commencement provisions contained within the bill.
WhereTheyStand contains all bills from the 51st Parliament and later (2014—present). These are imported from Parliament's own website on a regular basis and are automatically linked with voting records and MPs' profiles to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
This Bill is the second Bill in response to the heavy rain events in the upper North Island and Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle in January and February 2023. The general purpose of the Bill is to assist local authorities and communities in the areas affected by the severe weather events.
Last activity about 2 years agoThe purpose of this bill is to better protect our border by deterring offenders from bringing in illegal biosecurity risks items such as fruit or other food by increasing the immediate fine and giving officers stronger authority to refuse entry in some cases.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe policy objectives of this bill are to ensure that the insurance-based levy framework for Fire and Emergency New Zealand is simple to implement to minimise disruption and compliance costs, and adheres to the funding principles in section 80 of the principal Act.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis objectives of this bill are to increase consumer confidence in purchasing organic products, increase certainty for businesses making claims that their products are organic, and facilitate international trade in organic products.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill repeals and replaces the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and the Airport Authorities Act 1966 with a single, modern statute that will provide a platform for safety, security, and economic regulation of civil aviation now and well into the future.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill provides express statutory authority for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to continue to issue consular loans, consistent with New Zealand's consular functions, to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents where exceptional circumstances exist.
Last activity over 2 years agoNo description.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill establishes a legal framework for the provision of secure and trusted digital identity services for individuals and organisations.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis omnibus bill provides measures to address the harm caused by criminal activity, including that caused by gangs, and make communities safer.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill amends the Coroners Act 2006 to facilitate better access to justice for families and whānau interacting with the coronial system.
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