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Spending Cap (People's Veto) Bill

Government bill

About this bill

This bill aims to limit the annual increase in core Crown expenses by linking it to the rate of inflation and the rate of population change.
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Bill text: Spending Cap (People's Veto) Bill (legislation.govt.nz)
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Member responsible

Bill English
Bill English

Former National List MP

Progress

In progress

This Bill passed its first reading on 14 September 2011. The Select Committee report was due back on 28 February 2012 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading.

Votes

1st reading
Passed
14 September 2011

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3rd reading
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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.

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

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