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 prevent the revocation of certain secondary legislation that, by virtue of the Act under which it is made, will be revoked at a stated time unless earlier confirmed by an Act of Parliament.
Last activity 1 day 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 2 days 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 2 days agoThis bill amends the Evidence Act 2006 to extend the range of possible protections for parties and witnesses giving evidence of sexual assaults or family harm in the Family Court to mirror those available to similarly vulnerable complainants and witnesses in criminal proceedings.
Last activity 2 days agoThis bill seeks to amend the Employment Relations Act 2000 to protect employees who discuss or disclose their remuneration.
Last activity 2 days agoThe single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to set up a new regulatory framework for water services delivery.
Last activity 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days agoThis bill makes changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 to require the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to create and maintain a register of boarding houses and boarding house landlords to better monitor compliance with residential tenancy laws.
Last activity 2 days 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.
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