Before any bill becomes law, there are three main votes it must pass: these are the first, second and third readings. For most bills, there is a chance for members of the public to make submissions at the select committee stage, which happens between the first and second readings.
After a bill passes its third reading vote, it is granted Royal Assent by the Governor-General and becomes law, subject to any commencement provisions contained within the bill.
WhereTheyStand contains all bills from the 51st Parliament and later (2014—present). These are imported from Parliament's own website on a regular basis and are automatically linked with voting records and MPs' profiles to make it easier for you to find what you are looking for.
This bill amends the Sentencing Act 2022 to strengthen the consequences of offending and ensure offenders take personal responsibility for the harm they cause.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill enables the rollout of random roadside oral fluid screening tests to better detect and deter drug-impaired drivers.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill amends the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 to change how dairy export quotas administered by New Zealand are allocated.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill aims to support public safety outcomes by improving compliance with the Arms Act 1983. It does this by simplifying the regulatory requirements for non-pistol shooting clubs and ranges and changing some of the requirements in relation to inspections.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill makes policy and technical amendments to the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation of the 2003 Act.
Last activity 3 months agoThe policy objective of this omnibus bill is to improve regulatory systems by ensuring that they are effective, efficient, and that they accord with best regulatory practice.
Last activity 3 months agoThe purpose of this bill is to enable fair bargaining between New Zealand new media entities and operators of digital platforms to support commercial arrangements for news content.
Last activity 3 months agoThis bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to clarify that not paying an employee their wages is theft.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill amends the District Court Act 2016 to increase the maximum number of District Court Judges that can be appointed at any time, from 182 full-time equivalents to 183 full-time equivalents.
Last activity 4 months agoThis bill seeks to give effect to certain matters contained in the deed of settlement signed on 29 July 2023 by the Crown and Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.
Last activity 4 months ago