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 seeks to better reflect our knowledge of how long the public health response may be necessary, to address the reliance of MIQ on the general law and operational decisions, and to ensure that the empowering and enforcement provisions are fit-for-purpose to prevent and manage the risk of outbreak or spread of COVID-19.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe purpose of this bill is to ensure that the Act, which governs the Electricity Authority and the Electricity Industry Participation Code, will provide an effective regulatory framework for the electricity industry in view of rapidly evolving technologies and business models.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill ensures that the Government has sufficient supply to implement Cabinet decisions made or otherwise finalised after the contents of the 2021/22 Estimates were closed off, and to meet contingencies in excess of the amounts provided in the Appropriation (2021/22 Estimates) Bill, and the making of capital injections in excess of the amounts authorised under that bill.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill provides powers to enforcement officers to respond to a range of criminal offending in international waters including offences that take place on board a New Zealand-flagged vessel in international waters, offences that take place on board a foreign-flagged vessel or stateless vessel in international waters for which New Zealand has extraterritorial jurisdiction, and situations where an alleged offender or evidence of criminal offending is located on a New Zealand, foreign, or stateless vessel in international waters.
Last activity over 2 years agoThe purpose of this bill is to improve transparency and strengthen public trust and confidence in the decision-making of local authorities. It will better align transparency requirements of members of local authorities with members of Parliament and the Executive Council.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill removes the ability for certain agriculture regulations to be set from central government and devolves these guidelines to regional councils.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill establishes a framework for the implementation of autonomous sanctions by New Zealand.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill will provide the sole financial authority from the start of the 2021/22 financial year until the Appropriation (2021/22 Estimates) Bill is passed.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill amends the Intelligence and Security Act 2017 to bring forward the commencement date for a review of the intelligence and security agencies and the Act.
Last activity over 2 years agoThis bill would make restrictions on freedom camping around New Zealand more consistent, and make it easier to punish breaches of the rules.
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