1994 Legislative Session: 3rd Session, 35th Parliament

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No. 46

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Monday, May 2, 1994

Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by Mr. Anderson.

Ms. Brewin requested that congratulations be forwarded to the new Government of South Africa.

Mr. Speaker advised the House that he would convey the good wishes of the Members of the Legislative Assembly to the new Government and to the people of South Africa.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

Mr. Wilson asked leave, pursuant to Standing Order 35, to move adjournment of the House to discuss a definite matter of urgent public importance, namely, the comments made today in British Columbia by the Federal Leader of the Official Opposition regarding the separation of Quebec.

Mr. Farrell-Collins made representations.

Mr. Speaker stated that he would take the matter under advisement.

By leave, Mr. Dalton tabled a copy of a statement on the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

By leave, on the motion of the Hon. G. Clark, it was Ordered that leave be given for the following Select Standing Committees to meet while the House is in session tomorrow:

Select Standing Committee on Forests, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.

Select Standing Committee on Environment and Tourism.

Select Standing Committee on Transportation, Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs).

(In the House)

Bill (No. 11) intituled Cemetery and Funeral Services Amendment Act, 1994, was read a third time and passed.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 15) intituled Corporation Capital Tax Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 15) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 19) intituled Taxation Statutes Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 19) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 18) intituled Medical and Health Care Services Special Account Act, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 18) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

The House recessed for ten minutes.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 16) intituled Mineral Tax Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 16) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. E. Cull (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) tabled the Report of Guarantees and Indemnities Issued and Authorized by Treasury Board or the Lieutenant Governor in Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1993.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 7) intituled Financial Administration Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 7) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 17) intituled Property Transfer Tax Amendment Act, 1994, a debate arose.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 17) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

Bill (No. 6) intituled Insurance Amendment Act, 1994, was committed and reported complete with amendment.

Bill as reported to be considered at the next sitting after today.

(In Committee -- Section A)

Section A of Committee of Supply reported progress.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 5.37 p.m.

EMERY BARNES, Speaker

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Tuesday, May 3rd

Ms. Reid to introduce a Bill intituled Victims of Domestic Violence Protection Act.

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM

The Committee will meet at 9.30 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Organization.

L. Krog, Convener

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