2001 Legislative Session: 5th Session, 36th Parliament


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Nos. 2 and 3

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia


Thursday, March 15, 2001


Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by the Hon. G. Janssen.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Mr. Orcherton moved, seconded by Ms. Walsh --

We, Her Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, in Session assembled, beg leave to thank Your Honour for the gracious Speech which Your Honour has addressed to us at the opening of the present Session.

A debate arose.

On the motion of Mr. Campbell, the debate was adjourned to the next sitting of the House.

And then the House adjourned at 11.24 a.m.


Thursday, March 15, 2001

Two o'clock p.m.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

On the motion of the Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations), it was Ordered --

That the House, at its next sitting, resolve itself for this Session into a Committee to consider the Supply to be granted to Her Majesty.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Garde B. Gardom, Q.C.
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith:

Estimates -- Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2002; and

Supplement to the Estimates -- Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2002;

and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
March 14, 2001


Ordered that the Message, and the Estimates accompanying same, be referred to the Committee of Supply.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) moved, seconded by the Hon. C. McGregor (Minister of Advanced Education, Training and Technology) "That the Speaker do now leave the Chair" for the House to go into Committee of Supply.

A debate arose, which was, on the motion of Mr. Farrell-Collins, adjourned to the next sitting of the House.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Garde B. Gardom, Q.C.
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 3) intituled Income Tax Amendment Act, 2001 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
March 14, 2001


Bill introduced and read a first time.

Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Garde B. Gardom, Q.C.
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 4) intituled Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2001 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
March 14, 2001


Bill introduced and read a first time.

Bill Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Finance and Corporate Relations) reserved his right to raise a matter of privilege with respect to comments made by the Opposition House Leader.

Mr. Lovick presented the Report of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services for the Fourth Session of the Thirty-sixth Parliament.

The Report was taken as read and received.

The Hon. I. Waddell (Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks) tabled the following documents:

Environmental Assessment Office Annual Report, 1999/2000; and

Muskwa-Kechika Advisory Board Annual Report, 1999-2000.

The Hon. G. Janssen moved --

That the House at its rising stand adjourned until 2 o'clock p.m. on Monday next.

And then the House adjourned at 3.46 p.m.

BILL HARTLEY, Speaker


NOTICE OF BILLS

Friday, March 16

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled B.C. Hydro and Power Authority Anti Deregulation and Referendum Act.

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled Crown Corporation Protection Act.

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled Health Care and Emergency Services Sales Tax Exclusion Act.

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled Health Care Funding Protection Act.

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled Senior Civil Servant Remuneration Allowances and Perquisites Act (SCRAP ACT).

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled Vancouver Island Electrical Rate Stabilization Act.

Mr. Kasper to introduce a bill intituled Injured Workers Wage Loss Continuation Act.

Monday, March 19

Mr. Orcherton to introduce a bill intituled Medical Practitioners Amendment Act, 2001.


NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Friday, March 16

1 Hon. U. Dosanjh to move --

Be it resolved this House is opposed to the provincial government using referenda to determine policy on issues affecting minority rights such as First Nations' treaty rights.

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