Hon Dr
Nick Smith
National Party
Member for Nelson
How Nick Smith voted
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Voted strongly against the Abortion Legislation Bill to decriminalise abortion.
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8 Aug 2019Abortion Legislation Bill — First ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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3 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — Second ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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18 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — Third ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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3 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — Second Reading — Amendments from the Abortion Legislation CommitteeNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Health practitioner qualificationsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Remove safe areasNick Smith voted forNot passed by a small majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Establishment of safe areasNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Remove statutory test for abortions after 20 weeksNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Health practitioner qualificationsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Sex selectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Anaesthetic for fetus after 20 weeksNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Extra requirements for abortions after 20 weeksNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Cultural considerationsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Treaty of WaitangiNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Emergency contraceptionNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Annual reporting requirementsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Sex selectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Care of child born after abortionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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10 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 1Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Sex selectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Disability discriminationNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Closest providerNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Commissioner may investigate breachesNick Smith voted forNot passed by a small majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Remove right of minors to consent to an abortionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 2Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Schedule 1 — Annual reporting requirementsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Clause 1 — Rename BillNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Agree to clause 1Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Clause 2 — Require referendumNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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17 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — In Committee — Agree to clause 2Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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18 Mar 2020Abortion Legislation Bill — Recommittal for consideration of safe areasNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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Voted strongly against the End of Life Choice Bill to give people with a terminal illness the option of assisted dying.
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13 Dec 2017End of Life Choice Bill — First ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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26 Jun 2019End of Life Choice Bill — Second ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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13 Nov 2019End of Life Choice Bill — Third ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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13 Dec 2017End of Life Choice Bill — First Reading — Report in nine monthsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Meaning of competent to make an informed decisionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Medical practitioner minimum qualificationsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Medical practitioner ethicsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Update definition of "Minister"Nick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Pharmacist minimum qualificationNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Pharmacist ethicsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Conflicts of interestNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 1 — Minimum ageNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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31 Jul 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 1Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Documentation requiredNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Replace "must" with "may"Nick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Signatories can't benefit from inheritanceNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Independent panel to prevent coercionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Register of cases of elder abuseNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Support person to assist elderlyNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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21 Aug 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Conscientious objectionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Cooling off periodNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Available care optionsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Available care optionsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Discuss with familyNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 2 — Be physically present and competentNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ GroupNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ GroupNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group sizeNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group compositionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group membership restrictionsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee sizeNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Update definition of 'Medical Ethicist'Nick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee compositionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee compositionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee compositionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Registrar must not have other dutiesNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Public registryNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Registrar must consult Privacy Commissioner frequentlyNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Add "legality" to the jurisiction of the RegistrarNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Record result of complaintsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group composition and membership term limitsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Educational programme for medical practitionersNick Smith voted forNot passed by a small majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group membership restrictionsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group public membership listNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group conflicts of interestNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group record-keepingNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — SCENZ Group to set own proceduresNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee membership restrictionsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee membership term limitsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee membership restrictionsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee public membership listNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee conflicts of interestNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee record-keepingNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Review Committee to set own proceduresNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Written notification of complaintsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Report on alleged as well as actual breachesNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Allow Minister of Health to create reporting categoriesNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — Minimum annual reporting requirementsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 3 — PHARMAC annual reporting requirementNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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11 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 3Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Restrict regulation-making powersNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Remove references to a person's willNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Remove restrictions on rescinding decisionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Remove restrictions on gesture to rescind decisionNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Clarify status of an attorneyNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Cause of deathNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Remove restrictions on making details publicNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Remove clause stating seeking assisted dying is not an offenceNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Remove immunity from criminal liabilityNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Expand offences to cover all categories of personsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Use generic term "health practitioner"Nick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — No lawful excuse for completing/altering/destroying formsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Duties in relation to Treaty of WaitangiNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Part 4 — Clarify offence is committed and increase punishmentNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 4Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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25 Sep 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Schedule — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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23 Oct 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Clause 1 — Rename BillNick Smith voted forNot passed by a modest majority
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23 Oct 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Agree to clause 1Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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23 Oct 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Clause 2 — Set referendum questionNick Smith voted againstPassed by a small majority
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23 Oct 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Clause 2 — Require referendumNick Smith voted againstPassed by a small majority
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23 Oct 2019End of Life Choice Bill — In Committee — Agree to clause 2Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a modest majority
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Voted strongly 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.
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9 May 2012Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — First ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a large majority
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10 Jul 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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4 Sep 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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10 Jul 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Amendments from the Commerce CommitteeNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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7 Aug 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Exclude race meetingsNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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7 Aug 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Reduce gaming machines when relocating venueNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a modest majority
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7 Aug 2013Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Apply a minimum 70% net proceeds to local districtNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a small majority
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Voted strongly against 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.
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29 Aug 2012Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — First ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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13 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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17 Apr 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Third ReadingNick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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13 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Amendments from the Government Administration CommitteeNick Smith was absentPassed by a large majority
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13 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — Second Reading — Require referendumNick Smith voted againstNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsNick Smith was absentNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsNick Smith voted forNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Allow refusal on religious groundsNick Smith was absentNot passed by a large majority
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27 Mar 2013Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill — In Committee — Agree to clauses 1 to 7, and schedules 1 and 2Nick Smith voted againstPassed by a large majority
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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.
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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.
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11 Jul 2013New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill — First ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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5 Nov 2013New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill — Second ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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12 Nov 2013New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill — Third ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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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.
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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.
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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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3 Nov 2015Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — First ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a large majority
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28 Jun 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — Second ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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25 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — Third ReadingNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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17 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — In Committee — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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17 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — In Committee — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted forPassed by a large majority
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17 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — In Committee — Substantive amendmentsNick Smith voted forPassed by a large majority
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17 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 1Nick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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17 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — In Committee — Agree to part 2 and scheduleNick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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17 Aug 2016Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill — In Committee — Agree to clauses 1 to 3Nick Smith voted forPassed by a small majority
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External References
- Nick Smith parliamentary profile
- Abortion Legislation Bill summary
- Alcohol Reform Bill summary
- End of Life Choice Bill summary
- Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill summary
- Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill summary
- Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis and Other Matters) Amendment Bill summary
- New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill summary
- Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Renewal of Licences) Amendment Bill (No 2) summary
- Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill summary
- Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill summary
