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 the Electoral Act 1993 to reform and strengthen New Zealand’s democracy in line with recommendations from the Electoral Commission and in response to recently highlighted shortcomings in the Act.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill seeks to remove an extra burden on businesses by removing the restriction on trading and selling alcohol on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe proposed amendments in the bill are in relation to the Cost of Living Payments Scheme, which is aimed at providing financial support to eligible low- to middle-income individuals facing increased cost-of-living pressures because of the recent spike in inflation.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill enables ACC to carry out work to bring an income insurance scheme into operation, should it be established under subsequent legislation.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill aims to ensure that overseas investments that result in the conversion of farm land or other land to forestry benefits New Zealand, and that any risks can be better managed.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe bill ensures that the Government has sufficient supply to implement Cabinet decisions made or otherwise finalised after the contents of the 2022/23 Estimates were closed off, and to meet contingencies in excess of the amounts provided in the Appropriation (2022/23 Estimates) Bill, and the making of capital injections in excess of the amounts authorised under that Bill.
Last activity over 2 years agoNo description.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill amends the Arms Act 1983 to address concerns raised by the firearms community about delays in processing licence holders' applications for new firearms licences.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill will extend the transition period provided for New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme participants with low-volume emissions liabilities related to forestry activity within which they must comply with the penalties and compliance regime introduced by the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Act 2020. The extension, until 1 January 2025, will mitigate the risk of serious hardship to small forestry participants who would fail to surrender or repay units by the previous due date of 1 January 2023.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill amends the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 to enable Fonterra to implement a new capital structure.
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