Introduced on June 21. The bill would allow people to transfer between the Māori and general electoral rolls at nearly any time, and as many times as they wish. First reading on June 30 with National and Act opposed. Referred to the justice committee to be reported back by Nov 3. Reported back on Nov 1. National and Labour agreed to amendments which placed some limits, and the second reading was completed on Nov 8 with just Act opposed. Committee stage completed on Nov 15 and third reading on Nov 16 with no parties opposed.

Electoral (Māori Electoral Option) Legislation Bill