Electoral Amendment Bill
Government bill
20 July 2022
This bill will amend New Zealand's electoral legislation to increase transparency around political donations, extend the ability of New Zealanders overseas to vote in the 2023 General Election, and allow for the regulated election period to shift if the election date shifts.
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 20 July 2022
- 1st reading on 2 August 2022
- 2nd reading on 6 December 2022
- 3rd reading on 13 December 2022
- Royal assent on 16 December 2022
Votes
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.