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Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill

Government bill

About this bill

This bill seeks to provide an option to extend, in specified circumstances, the maximum term of a Parliament to four years.
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Bill text: Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)
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Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith
Paul Goldsmith

National List MP

Progress

In progress

This Bill passed its first reading on 5 March 2025. The Select Committee is due to report back on 4 September 2025. Following this, the Bill will be ready for its second reading. Public submissions were due on 16 April 2025.

Votes

1st reading
Passed
5 March 2025

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(21 May 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)

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