Introduced Dec 10. The Bill rewrites the law on the making of secondary legislation, adjusts access to it and parliamentary oversight. First reading on Dec 17 with the support of all parties and sent to the Regulations Review Committee. Second reading on Feb 18 supported by all parties. Committee stage on March 16 and third reading on March 18 with the support of all parties.

Secondary Legislation Bill

Member’s bill in the name of Andrew Bayly introduced on March 25. The bill amends the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act to enable Police to recover and trace stolen property as well as apprehend offenders involved in this activity. First reading on Aug 4 and voted down with just Labour opposed. Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers (Electronic Records) Amendment Bill

Introduced on Feb 13. The bill changes the way increases in main welfare benefits are calculated from adjustments in line with average ordinary time weekly earnings to changes in the Consumers Price Index. Introduced under Urgency with the first and second readings completed on Feb 13, the committee stage on Feb 15 and third reading on Feb 20. Passed with National, Act and NZ First in support.

Social Security (Benefits Adjustment) and Income Tax (Minimum Family Tax Credit) Amendment Bill

Introduced on Nov 25. The bill amends several pieces of legislation to provide an overarching framework for dealing with national security information in court proceedings. It is the govt’s response to Part 2 of the Law Commission’s report – The Crown in Court: A Review of the Crown Proceedings Act and National Security Information in Proceedings. First reading on Dec 14 with all parties in support and sent to the justice committee. Second reading completed on Sept 29 with the Greens and Te Paati Māori opposed. Committee stage completed on Nov 15. Third reading completed under urgency on Nov 22 with the Greens opposed. Security Information in Proceedings Legislation Bill

Introduce on Aug 25. The bill sets up a new regulatory regime for self-contained vehicles and freedom camping. First reading Aug 3o with all parties in favour and referred to the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee. Reported back with an evenly split committee unable to agree on amendments or whether the bill should proceed or not. Second reading on May 2 with National and Act opposed. The government introduced a number of amendments at the committee stage on May 16. Third reading on May 30 with National, Act, Greens and Kerekere opposed.

Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill

Introduced on March 14. An omnibus bill to enable emergency response and recovery in the main areas affected by the recent severe weather events. Modelled on legislation used following the Canterbury quakes. It give councils more flexibility to assist to assist recovery and improve resilience. The bill has new powers for the government and councils including overriding other laws such as resource planning. It also modifies statutory timelines for councils and businesses that are not practical to meet. First reading on March 14 with all parties in agreement and sent to the Governance and Administration Committee to be reported back by March 16  and then passed through all stages. Remaining stages completed on March 16 with all parties in favour.

Severe Weather Emergency Legislation Bill

Introduced on March 17.  The second Bill in response to the heavy rain events in the upper North Island and Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle in January and February 2023. Makes temporary amendments to the Resource Management act and other legislation to allow emergency responses for rebuilding and other matters. First reading on March 28 with Act opposed. Sent to the governance and administration committee for shortened consideration. Reported back on April with a number of amendments and passed through all remaining stages on April 6 with Greens, Act and Te Paati Māori opposed.

Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Bill

Introduced on Nov 11. The Bill amends the Evidence Act, Victims’ Rights Act, and Criminal Procedure Act with the intention of reducing the retraumatisation victims of sexual violence may experience when they attend court and give evidence. First reading Nov 14 and referred to the Justice Committee. Report back extended from May 14 to June 15. Reported back on June 20, 2020 with a large number of mainly technical changes. National expressed concern about a number of issues which they said put at risk the right to a fair trial. Second reading completed on Feb 25 with all parties in support, but National indicated it would be seeking changes in the committee stage. Committee stage completed on Dec 8 with National amendments voted down. Third reading on Dec 14 with all parties in favour. Sexual Violence Legislation Bill

Introduced on October 22 this bill grants territorial authorities power to allowing shop trading on Easter Sunday, and enable shop workers to refuse work on Easter Sunday. The  first reading on Nov 3 was decided on a conscience vote and by 75 to 45 the bill was sent to the Commerce Committee for consideration. National MPs voted under the whip on the issue in favour. Two Labour MPs supported, all NZ First MPs and ACT. All other MPs opposed. Report back deadline pushed back to May 17. Reported back and second reading debate held on June 28. A personal vote was held and the bill progressed by 62 to 59. Completed committee stage (Aug 17) and third reading (Aug 25) by the same margin with Labour MPs unhappy National voted as a bloc in support of the bill. Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill

Introduced on June 17. The bill bans smoking in cars with those under 18 present with police able to issue a warning or a fine of $50 for offenders. First reading on June 25 and sent to the Health Committee with the support of all parties. Reported back on Dec 16 without amendment. Second reading completed on Feb 13 with all parties in support, but National MP said they would be seeking amendments including extending the ban to vehicles that are also homes. Committee stage completed on March 11 with Opposition amendments defeated. Third reading on May 26 with all parties in support. Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Bill