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 establishes a framework for implementing sanctions by New Zealand in response to the aggressive acts and other breaches of international law by the Russian Federation, in particular, its illegal invasion of Ukraine. These sanctions are to be imposed and enforced on individuals or entities that are responsible for, or are associated with, actions that undermine the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Ukraine or that are of economic or strategic relevance to Russia.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to support the safe and effective operation of courts and tribunals by making amendments to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among those who use or visit the courts, or carry out work at the courts.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis private bill requires the Registrar-General to enter the details of Katherine Elizabeth Harris as mother on the registration of the birth of Paige Katherine Elizabeth Harris, as well as the details of Kyle Jason Harris.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe Palmerston North City Council holds certain land, which cannot be sold under the Palmerston North Reserves Act 1922. This bill provides the mechanism for the Council to be able to sell land for development if it becomes surplus to its requirements by amending the Palmerston North Reserves Empowering Act 1966.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill amends several pieces of legislation and provides an overarching and coherent framework for dealing with security information in court proceedings.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis amendments in this omnibus bill make vaccination a more prominent part of New Zealand's COVID-19 response framework.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe amendments proposed by this bill relate to the COVID-19 resurgence support payments scheme and to Working for Families tax credit settings.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill would reinstate direct Ngāi Tahu representation on the Canterbury Regional Council.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill provides for independent monitoring and complaints oversight for Oranga Tamariki, and greater advocacy for children's and young people's issues generally through the creation of a new Children and Young People's Commission. The bill was divided at the committee of the whole House stage into the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Bill and the Children and Young People's Commission Bill.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill makes technical and non-controversial amendments to Māori development legislation, in order to contribute to Māori wellbeing and development by providing Māori entities with greater autonomy and reducing administrative compliance.
Last activity over 2 years ago