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 aims to support public safety outcomes by improving compliance with the Arms Act 1983. It does this by simplifying the regulatory requirements for non-pistol shooting clubs and ranges and changing some of the requirements in relation to inspections.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill amends the District Court Act 2016 to increase the maximum number of District Court Judges that can be appointed at any time, from 182 full-time equivalents to 183 full-time equivalents.
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill amends the Overseas Investment Act 2005 to remove barriers to overseas investment in "build-to-rent" housing
Last activity 1 day agoThis bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It addresses legislative inconsistencies, relieves administrative burdens and reduces duplication, gaps, errors, and anomalies, and clarifies the roles and expands the powers and jurisdiction of judicial officers.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill makes policy and technical amendments to the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation of the 2003 Act.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill is included in a package of bills amending regulatory systems administered by the Ministry of Justice. It seeks to improve the operations and efficiency of tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill enables the Governor-General, by Order in Council, to establish Māori names for Crown entities in addition to or instead of the names given to them by their empowering Acts.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill will repeal sections 47 and 48 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 to allow licensed businesses already permitted to open on ANZAC Day morning, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under their usual licence conditions.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill amends the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Act 2022 to place a new duty on financial institutions to provide financial services to customers except in situations based on law or for valid and verifiable commercial grounds.
Last activity 3 days agoThis bill amends the KiwiSaver Act 2006 to make it easier for guardians, often single parents, to opt their children under 16 years old into KiwiSaver.
Last activity 3 days ago