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New Zealand Bill of Rights (Right to Sustainable Environment) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 12 Apr 2024

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill amends the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 to provide for the right to a sustainable environment.
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MP in charge
Hon James Shaw
confirmation_number Bill No.7-1
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • groups
    Select Committee
  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
House sitting
Stage Sitting DateOutcome Type
First Reading 10 Apr 2024Not Agreed Normal
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First Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill. It is usually referred to a select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon James Shaw
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 7-1
    Introduction: 18 Dec 2023
    First reading not agreed: 10 Apr 2024