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.
The purpose of this bill is to amend the retrospective application of the Child Protection (Child Sex Offender Government Agency Registraton) Act 2016 so that all relevant child sex offenders will be registrable under the Act as originally intended.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill establishes a mixed-model governance structure for the Canterbury Regional Council ()Environment Canterbury) during the 2016-2019 local government term, and will facilitate the continued timely developmnent of a robust, clear, and effective framework for the management of natural resources in Canterbury.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill describes the relationship between Papawai and Kaikokirikiri Trusts Board, the Bishop of Te Upoko o Te Ika, and tangata whenua of Wairarapa. It establishes a more robust nomination process of board members; provides a fairer distribution of funds for tangata whenua of Wairarapa; and facilitates the long-term development of lands.
Last activity almost 3 years agoA Statutes Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill that amends a range of Acts.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThe overarching purpose of this bill is to create a resource management system that achieves the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in an efficient and equitable way.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill is intended to reduce compliance costs for Telecommunications Development Levy payers by addressing identified issues with the liability allocation process; reduce the time taken to obtain the consent of all parties with an interest in the property a fibre connection needs to occupy; and extend the regulatory requirements relating to the Ultra-Fast Broadband programme to the extension of that programme.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill replaces the Code of Conduct referred to in section 387 of the Education Act 1989 with a new Code of Ethics, in order to reinstate the primacy of a code of ethics for the teaching profession.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThe purpose of the bill is to define in law games and sporting events that are to be broadcast live on free-to-air television.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill is an omnibus bill and one of a package of three omnibus bills that contain amendments to legislation administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. This bill makes amendments in the building and housing areas.
Last activity almost 3 years agoThis bill is an omnibus bill and one of a package of three omnibus bills that contain amendments to legislation administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment. This bill makes amendments in the workplace relations and safety areas.
Last activity almost 3 years ago