Arms (Shooting Clubs, Shooting Ranges, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Government bill

22 September 2024

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.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

Urgency was used to progress this bill. This means some of the normal processes may have been skipped or abrogated. Learn more about urgency

  • Introduced on 22 September 2024
  • 1st reading on 26 September 2024
  • 2nd reading on 18 February 2025
  • 3rd reading on 26 March 2025
  • Royal assent on 28 March 2025

Member responsible

Nicole McKee

Nicole McKee

ACT New Zealand List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

26 September 2024

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

18 February 2025

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

25 March 2025

party vote

68Aye
55No
0Abstain
0Absent

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 29 March 2025 at 12:30 pm.