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Steven Joyce

National Party

Former Member of Parliament

How Steven Joyce voted

Voted strongly against the End of Life Choice Bill to give people with a terminal illness the option of assisted dying.
- 13 Dec 2017
  
  End of Life Choice Bill — First Reading
  
  Steven Joyce voted against
  
  Passed by a large majority
- 13 Dec 2017
  
  End of Life Choice Bill — First Reading — Report in nine months
  
  Steven Joyce voted against
  
  Passed by a large majority
Voted mostly for the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill to provide local communities with more power to determine where "pokie" machines may be sited, and in how the proceeds can be distributed.
Voted strongly for the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill to amend the Marriage Act 1955 to ensure that its provisions are not applied in a discriminatory manner. The bill aims to ensure that all people, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity will have the opportunity to marry if they so choose.
Voted strongly against the Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill to make it legal for people with a terminal illness or any debilitating condition to use cannabis or cannabis products with the support of a registered medical practitioner.
- 31 Jan 2018
  
  Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill — First Reading
  
  Steven Joyce voted against
  
  Not passed by a large majority
Voted strongly for the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill to give effect to an agreement between SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited and the Crown called the New Zealand International Convention Centre Project and Licensing Agreement.
Voted strongly against the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) to provide that renewal of liquor licenses must not be inconsistent with the provisions of local alcohol policy if there is one in place.
- 21 Feb 2018
  
  Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) — First Reading
  
  Steven Joyce voted against
  
  Passed by a small majority
Voted strongly for the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill to allow all retailers within districts covered by the Waitaki Electorate to trade on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
- 27 Jun 2012
  
  Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill — First Reading
  
  Steven Joyce voted for
  
  Not passed by a large majority
Voted strongly for the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill to grant territorial authorities a limited power to create bylaws that allow shop trading on Easter Sunday, and enable shop workers to refuse work on Easter Sunday.

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