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Journals of the House of the week beginning Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Thursday, 19 February 2009

Tuesday, 17 February 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Papers

Three papers were announced as published under the authority of the House.

The Speaker presented one further paper.

(see Schedule for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented)

2. Select committee reports

The presentation of five reports was announced.

(see Schedule for select committee reports)

3. Business of the House

Alteration of vote on Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Bill

By leave, agreed that the proxy vote cast on behalf of the Progressive Party on the first reading of the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Bill be disregarded as it was cast without entitlement.

4. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

5. Application to debate a matter of urgent public importance

The Speaker notified the House that Hon Pete Hodgson had indicated his desire to move (for the purpose of debating the decision of the Minister of Health to remove the Chairperson of the Otago District Health Board), That the House take note of a matter of urgent public importance.

The Speaker informed the House that he had declined the application.

6. Urgency

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved a motion to accord urgency to certain business.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 69 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Resolved, That urgency be accorded the adjourned debate on the first reading and remaining stages of the Electoral Finance Amendment Bill.

7. Government orders of the day

Electoral Amendment Bill

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the question, That the Electoral Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 113 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Motion agreed to.

The bill was read a first time.

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Electoral Amendment Bill be now read a second time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a second time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 113 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Motion agreed to.

The bill was read a second time.

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Electoral Amendment Bill.

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

On the question, That Part 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 113 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 113 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Schedule 1 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 1 stand part.

Schedule 2 read.

Resolved, That Schedule 2 stand part.

Clauses 1, 2, and 3 read.

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.

Reporting and passing of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Electoral Amendment Bill without amendment.

The report was adopted and the bill set down for third reading forthwith.

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Electoral Amendment Bill be now read a third time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a third time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Motion agreed to.

The bill was read a third time.

Corrections Amendment Bill (No 2)

The Speaker declared the House in Committee for consideration of the Corrections Amendment Bill (No 2).

(In the Committee)

Part 1 read.

On the question, That Part 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That Part 1 stand part.

Part 2 read.

On the question, That Part 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That Part 2 stand part.

Clauses 1, 2, and 3 read.

On the question, That clause 1 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That clause 1 stand part.

On the question, That clause 2 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That clause 2 stand part.

On the question, That clause 3 stand part, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 112 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; Progressive 1; United Future 1
Noes 9 Green Party 9

Resolved, That clause 3 stand part.

The Chairperson announced that the bill would be reported without amendment.

Reporting of bill

The Speaker resumed the Chair, and the Chairperson reported the Corrections Amendment Bill (No 2) without amendment. The bill was set down for third reading next sitting day.

Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Bill

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Bill be now read a second time.

8. Adjournment

At 10.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced.

(see Schedule for petitions presented)

2. Introduction of bills

The introduction of the Securities Disclosure and Financial Advisers Amendment Bill was announced and the bill set down for first reading.

3. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

One question to a member was postponed.

4. General debate

Hon Bill English moved, and the question was proposed, That the House take note of miscellaneous business.

The motion lapsed.

5. Urgency

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved a motion to accord urgency to certain business.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 52 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9

Resolved, That urgency be accorded the introduction and first reading of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill, and the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill.

6. Business of the House

By leave, agreed that the debate on the second and third readings of the Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill follow the conclusion of the debate on the first reading of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill.

7. Introduction and passing of Government bills

The introduction of the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill was announced, and the bill set down for first reading forthwith.

The introduction of the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill was announced, and the bill set down for first reading presently.

8. Paper

Hon Christopher Finlayson presented an interim report under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 on the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill.

The paper was announced as published under the authority of the House.

(see Schedule for papers published under the authority of the House and papers presented)

9. Introduction and passing of Government bills, continued

Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill

Hon Simon Power moved, and the question was proposed, That the Sentencing and Parole Reform Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 64 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; United Future 1
Noes 58 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Māori Party 5; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Law and Order Committee consider the bill (Hon Simon Power).

Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill

Hon Paula Bennett moved, and the question was proposed, That the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families (Youth Courts Jurisdiction and Orders) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 69 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 5; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Resolved, That the Social Services Committee consider the bill (Hon Paula Bennett).

10. Passing of Government bill

Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill

The Government Superannuation Fund Amendment Bill was read a second time and a third time.

11. Adjournment

At 9.47 pm the House adjourned.

Thursday, 19 February 2009

The House met at 2.00 pm.

Prayers

1. Presentation of Address

The Speaker announced that, accompanied by members, he attended upon His Excellency the Governor-General with the Address in Reply agreed to by the House in reply to the speech at the Opening of this Parliament. His Excellency was pleased to make the following reply:

MR SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

I receive with much pleasure the Address which has been adopted by the House of Representatives in reply to my speech at the Opening of the First Session of the Forty-Ninth Parliament of New Zealand. I thank you for your assurance that the matters referred to in my speech will receive your careful consideration.

Anand Satyanand, Governor-General

Resolved, That His Excellency’s reply be entered in the Journals of the House (Hon Gerry Brownlee).

2. Business statement

The Leader of the House made a statement relating to the business of the House.

3. Petitions

The presentation of one petition was announced.

(see Schedule for petitions presented)

4. Papers

One paper was announced as published under the authority of the House.

(see Schedule for papers published under the authority of the House)

5. Select committee reports

The presentation of three reports was announced.

(see Schedule for select committee reports)

6. Questions for oral answer

Twelve questions to Ministers were answered.

One question to a member was also answered.

7. Urgency

Hon Gerry Brownlee moved a motion to accord urgency to certain business.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 68 New Zealand National 58; ACT New Zealand 5; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 53 New Zealand Labour 43; Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Resolved, That urgency be accorded the introduction and first reading of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill.

8. Introduction of Government bill

The introduction of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill was announced, and the bill set down for first reading forthwith.

Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill

Hon Dr Nick Smith moved, and the question was proposed, That the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill be now read a first time.

On the question, That the bill be now read a first time, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 110 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 4; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 10 Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Motion agreed to.

The bill was read a first time and stood referred to a select committee.

Hon Dr Nick Smith moved a motion nominating the select committee to consider the bill and including an instruction in respect of the committee’s consideration of the bill.

On the question, That the motion be agreed to, the votes were recorded as follows:

Ayes 110 New Zealand National 58; New Zealand Labour 43; ACT New Zealand 4; Māori Party 4; United Future 1
Noes 10 Green Party 9; Progressive 1

Resolved, That the Local Government and Environment Committee consider the bill, that the committee report finally to the House on, or before, 19 June 2009, and that the committee have authority to meet at any time while the House is sitting (except during oral questions), and during any evening on a day on which there has been a sitting of the House, on a Friday in a week in which there has been a sitting of the House, and to meet outside the Wellington region during a sitting of the House despite Standing Orders 187, 189, and 190(1)(b) and (c).

9. Government orders of the day

Corrections Amendment Bill (No 2)

Hon Judith Collins moved, and the question was proposed, That the Corrections Amendment Bill (No 2) be now read a third time.

10. Adjournment

At 6.00 pm the Speaker interrupted the debate, set it down for resumption next sitting day, and left the Chair.