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 will amend New Zealand's electoral legislation to increase transparency around political donations, extend the ability of New Zealanders overseas to vote in the 2023 General Election, and allow for the regulated election period to shift if the election date shifts.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill will provide the sole financial authority from the start of the 2022/23 financial year until the Appropriation (2022/23 Estimates) Bill is passed.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill seeks to strengthen the delivery of public media services to New Zealanders by establishing a new public media entity, Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media.
Last activity almost 3 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 almost 3 years agoThis bill amends the Companies Act 1993 to create a new regulation-making power that will enable regulations to be made that impose levies on certain users of the registers administered by the New Zealand Companies Office.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill would amend the Local Electoral Act 2001 to address concerns around candidate safety by loosening the requirement that candidates attach either their residential or business address to electoral advertising, allowing email addresses, PO box or phone numbers, or links to an internet page to be used instead.
Last activity almost 3 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 almost 3 years agoThis bill establishes four publicly owned water services entities that will provide safe, reliable, and efficient water services in place of local authorities.
Last activity almost 3 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 almost 3 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 almost 3 years ago