Introduced on July 29. The Bill sets out the provisions to govern the conduct of referendums held alongside the 2020 general election. Details of the questions to be asked will be finalised by an Order in Council. Ministers have indicated a referendum will be held on the legalisation of cannabis and possibly the End of Life Choice Bill. First reading begun on Aug 1, but interrupted with National indicating it would oppose as it believed the wording of the questions to be asked should be agreed by Parliament. First reading completed on Aug 6 with National opposed as it believed the wording of the questions to be asked should be agreed by Parliament. The party was also opposed to the early report back date from the Justice Committee of Nov 11. The govt said this was necessary for the Electoral Commission’s administration purposes. Reported back on Nov 11 with minor changes. Second reading on Nov 19 and committee stage on Nov 21 with National still opposed. Third reading on Dec 3 with National firmly opposed. Referendums Framework Bill