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Electoral (Equal Protection of Māori Seats) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 08 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.

The purpose of the Bill is to amend provisions in the Electoral Act 1993 to provide Māori electorates with the same protections as General electorates.
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MP in charge
Arena Williams
confirmation_number Bill No.289-1
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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 14 Feb 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: Arena Williams
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 53
    Bill no: 289-1
    Introduction: 30 Aug 2023
    First reading not agreed: 14 Feb 2024