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 amends section 162 of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 to allow existing petroleum operators who have applied for a marine consent to continue their operations until the application is decided and any subsequent objections or appeals are determined. It will not change the requirement for existing petroleum operators to transition into the EEZ Act regime through the marine consenting process.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis Bill proposes amendments to the Electoral Act 1993 to implement the recommendations of the Electoral Commission with respect to the party vote threshold.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis Bill provides SuperGold cardholders with an entitlement to three free doctor's visits per year.
Last activity about 2 years ago(Formerly part of Statutes Amendment Bill (No 4))
Last activity about 2 years agoThis Bill amends the Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Act 1992 to allow the social housing agency (currently the Ministry of Social Development) to enter into more flexible and innovative purchasing arrangements for social housing. It creates a ministerial direction power for the Minister responsible for the agency that enables the agency to enter into tailored agreements with social housing providers.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis bill proposes to give the unsupported child or orphan clothing allowance parity with the foster child.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis bill would validate a number of rates and penalties for non-payment that have been collected where irregularities occurred in the resolutions setting the Council's rates for the financial years 2003/2004 to 2012/2013.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis Imprest Supply Bill provides the sole financial authority from the start of the 2015/16 financial year until the Appropriation (2015/16 Estimates) Bill is passed.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis bill seeks to give effect to the Government's policy on portability of New Zealand superannuation and the veteran's pension to the Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau.
Last activity about 2 years agoThis bill is intended to ensure equitable treatment for people receiving payments of weekly compensation, and of students seeking assistance for their accommodation costs.
Last activity about 2 years ago