The amendments in this omnibus bill deal with an inter-related topic that can be regarded as implementing a single broad policy. That policy is to improve public safety by adjusting legislative frameworks to impose tighter controls on the use and possession of arms.
63 ayes (supporters)
57 noes (opposers)
0 abstentions
0 absent
Motion agreed to; Bill read a second time.
Yes: Green Party 8 votes |
Yes: Labour Party 46 votes |
Yes: New Zealand First 9 votes |
No: ACT New Zealand 1 vote |
No: National Party 55 votes |
No: Jami-Lee Ross Independent |
Bill | Arms Legislation Bill |
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Parliament | 52 |
Vote date | 19 February 2020 |
Reading | 2 |
Success | Yes |
Reason | A party vote was called for on the question, That the Arms Legislation Bill be now read a second time. |
Outcome | Bill read a second time. |
Vote type | Party vote |
Hansard status | Final |
Ayes | 63 |
Noes | 57 |
Abstentions | 0 |
Absent | 0 |
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