Building (Pools) Amendment Bill

Government bill

9 September 2015

This Bill will amend the Building Act 2004 and repeal the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 to reduce the compliance burden currently imposed on pool owners and territorial authorities in relation to residential pools while maintaining child safety.

Voting method

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

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 9 September 2015
  • 1st reading on 17 September 2015
  • 2nd reading on 13 September 2016
  • 3rd reading on 20 October 2016
  • Royal assent on 28 October 2016

Member responsible

Nick Smith

Nick Smith

Former National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 17 September 2015

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

13 September 2016

party vote

105Aye
16No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

20 October 2016

party vote

73Aye
45No
0Abstain
2Absent

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 12:01 am.