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 Public Finance Act 1989 to increase from 10% to 14% the percentage the Crown retains (as fines collection costs) from amounts of fines recovered for offences prosecuted by or on behalf of local authorities and other organisations.
Last activity over 1 year agoThis bill gives effect to tax measures announced as part of Budget 2024, including adjusting the personal income tax thresholds and expanding eligibility to the independent earner tax credit.
Last activity over 1 year agoThis bill amends the Immigration Act 2009. This bill makes changes to the immigration regime to enable the management of irregular migrants by providing more time for District Courts to consider an application for a mass arrival warrant of commitment and allowing migrants to be detained until an application is determined; and clarifying responsibilities of members of a mass arrival group to apply for entry permission and a visa.
Last activity over 1 year agoThis Bill amends the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Register) Act 2016 to require registered child sex offenders to provide additional information to Police before travelling overseas.
Last activity over 1 year agoThis bill aims to protect judgment debtors from being subject to excessive attachment orders. It does this by amending the District Court Act 2016 to ensure that an attachment order on its own cannot lead to a deduction of more than 5 percent of the net earnings of a judgment debtor who is in receipt of a main benefit.
Last activity over 1 year agoMedicines go through an assessment and approval process before they can be supplied in New Zealand. This bill is to ensure they meet quality standards and are safe and effective.
Last activity almost 2 years agoThis bill aims to improve access to public medical care for cancer patients who purchase unfunded cancer medicines that also require medical administration.
Last activity almost 2 years agoThe purpose of this bill is to change the classification of pseudoephedrine as a controlled drug, so that cold and flu products containing pseudoephedrine can be sold in pharmacies without a prescription.
Last activity almost 2 years agoThis bill amends the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 to provide for the right to a sustainable environment.
Last activity almost 2 years agoThe purpose of the Bill is to amend provisions in the Electoral Act 1993 to provide Māori electorates with the same protections as General electorates.
Last activity almost 2 years ago