Thursday, 27 August 2015
Vote: Third Readings
π³οΈ That the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Moved by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
(New Zealand National Party β List Member)
The ASSISTANT SPEAKER (Hon Trevor Mallard): The question is that the Health and Safety at Work Bill be now read a third time. Those of that opinion will say Aye; of the contrary opinion will say No. [Interruption] Can I just remind members that I have to... Read more β
Third Reading β this is the last vote a bill needs to
pass before it's sent off to become law. Earlier votes (first reading, second reading, and
any votes on amendments along the way) decide what the bill looks like and whether it
keeps moving forward, but this is the one that actually decides whether it happens at all.
β Passed by a large majority
(109 Ayes β 12 Noes)
Hansard didn't name individual MPs for this vote, only how each party voted overall, so
there's no per-member breakdown to show here.
ποΈ Party breakdown
| Party | Aye | No |
|---|---|---|
| ACT New Zealand | 1 | 0 |
| Green Party | 14 | 0 |
| MΔori Party | 2 | 0 |
| New Zealand First | 0 | 12 |
| New Zealand Labour | 32 | 0 |
| New Zealand National | 59 | 0 |
| United Future | 1 | 0 |