Drug and Substance Checking Legislation Bill (No 2)

Government bill

11 May 2021

The single broad policy implemented by the amendments in this omnibus bill is to try to minimise drug and substance harm by allowing drug and substance checking services to operate legally in New Zealand.

Voting method

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

  • Introduced on 11 May 2021
  • 1st reading on 18 May 2021
  • 2nd reading on 9 November 2021
  • 3rd reading on 23 November 2021
  • Royal assent on 25 November 2021

Member responsible

Andrew Little

Andrew Little

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

18 May 2021

party vote

87Aye
33No
0Abstain
0Absent

2nd reading

Passed

9 November 2021

party vote

87Aye
33No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 23 November 2021

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

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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