List of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly from 2020 facts for kids

The Northern Ireland Assembly is like a parliament for Northern Ireland. It's where elected members, called Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), make important decisions and create laws for the region. These laws are called "Acts."

This article looks at some of the key laws, or Acts, that the Northern Ireland Assembly passed in 2020. These laws cover different areas, from how money is spent to rules about housing and renting.

Laws from the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2020

Budget Act (Northern Ireland) 2020

This law was about managing money for public services in Northern Ireland. It allowed the government to use specific amounts of money for the years ending March 2020 and March 2021. It also set rules for how different government departments could spend their funds. Think of it like a family budget, but for the whole region!

Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, many people faced difficulties. This law was created to help people who rent homes from private landlords. It made temporary changes to the rules about "notices to quit." This meant landlords had to give tenants more time before asking them to leave their homes, offering extra protection during a tough time.

Budget (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020

This was another law about money, similar to the first Budget Act. It allowed the government to use more funds for public services for the year ending March 2021. It also gave permission for the Department of Finance to borrow money if needed, to make sure public services could keep running smoothly.

Executive Committee (Functions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020

The Executive Committee is made up of ministers who lead different government departments in Northern Ireland. This law changed how ministers could make certain decisions. It allowed some decisions to be made by individual ministers without needing the full Executive Committee to agree. This helped make the decision-making process more efficient.

Housing (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020

This law focused on housing. Specifically, it updated rules for "housing associations." These are organizations that provide affordable homes for people. The Act aimed to improve how housing associations operate and manage their properties, helping to ensure more people have access to good housing.

Budget (No. 3) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020

This was the third budget law passed in 2020. It authorized even more money to be used for public services for the year ending March 2021. It also allowed for the use of extra funds from previous years. These budget laws are very important because they make sure there's enough money for schools, hospitals, roads, and all the other services people rely on.