The Appropriation (2014/15 Confirmation and Validation) Bill has passed its first reading.
Ayes 63 (National 59, Maori Party 2, ACT 1, United Future 1)
Noes 57 (Labour 32, Greens 13, NZ First 12)
This bill confirms and validates unappropriated expenses and capital expenditure incurred for the 2014/15 financial year. It also confirms the Public Finance (Transfers Between Outputs) Order 2015 and expenses incurred for the 2014/15 financial year with the approval of the Minister of Finance under section 26B of the Public Finance Act 1989.
