Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill

Government bill

7 March 2019

This bill is an omnibus bill, introduced in accordance with Standing Order 263. This bill will classify AMB-FUBINACA and 5F-ADB as Class A drugs, affirm the existing discretion to prosecute for possession and use of all drugs, and enable temporary drug class orders to be issued for emerging and potentially harmful substances.

Voting method

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

  • Introduced on 7 March 2019
  • 1st reading on 12 March 2019
  • 2nd reading on 30 July 2019
  • 3rd reading on 7 August 2019
  • Royal assent on 12 August 2019

Member responsible

David Clark

David Clark

Former Labour Party MP for Dunedin

Votes

1st reading

Passed

12 March 2019

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

30 July 2019

party vote

63Aye
57No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

7 August 2019

party vote

63Aye
57No
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 12:00 am.