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Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill
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The policy proposals of this omnibus bill are to reinstate polls on Māori wards and Māori constituencies, require councils to hold a binding poll at the 2025 local elections, and adjust the statutory time frames for local elections.MP in charge
Hon Simeon BrownCommittee
Justice
Bill No.46-3
54Parliament
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Assented on 29 Jul 2024
Act: Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Simeon Brown Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 46-3 Introduction: 19 May 2024 First reading agreed: 23 May 2024 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 23 May 2024 Select Committee Report(s): Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill - 20 Jun 2024 Second reading agreed: 23 Jul 2024 Committee of the whole House concluded: 25 Jul 2024 Third reading agreed: 30 Jul 2024 Royal assent: 29 Jul 2024 Act: Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024