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 omnibus bill enables minor, technical, and non-controversial amendments to legislation relating to Māori affairs.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It aims to improve New Zealand's anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regime to make the system more risk-based, efficient, and effective.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill amends the Property Law Act 2007 to require property vendors to obtain the written consent of a purchaser before initiating a sunset clause.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill amends the Disputes Tribunal Act 1988 to increase the financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal from $30,000 to $60,000.
Last activity 3 months agoThe purpose of this bill is to manage national security and other risks to the national interest posed by ground-based space infrastructure through the enactment of a proportionate regulatory regime.
Last activity 3 months agoThis omnibus bill amends New Zealand law as part of the implementation of the New Zealand-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Last activity 3 months agoThe single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to promote high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use, and understand.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill amends the Patents Act 2013 to apply stricter criteria for the grant of divisional applications filed under the Patents Act 1953, so that 1953 Act applications are examined in broadly the same way as 2013 Act applications.
Last activity 3 months agoThis primary policy objective of this bill is to reduce pressure on council rates by refocusing the purpose of local government, better measuring and publicising council performance, prioritising core services in council spending, strengthening council accountability and transparency, and providing regulatory relief to councils.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill consists entirely of amendments to Acts and is therefore an omnibus bill that may be introduced by virtue of Standing Order 266(1)(f)
Last activity 3 months ago