Electoral (Strengthening Democracy) Amendment Bill

Member's bill

19 May 2022

This bill amends the Electoral Act 1993 to reform and strengthen New Zealand’s democracy in line with recommendations from the Electoral Commission and in response to recently highlighted shortcomings in the Act.

Voting method

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

  • Introduced on 19 May 2022
  • 1st reading on 21 September 2022
  • Defeated on 21 September 2022

Member responsible

Golriz Ghahraman

Golriz Ghahraman

Former Green Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Defeated

21 September 2022

party vote

12Aye
108No
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 23 March 2023 at 12:02 am.