2005 Legislative Session: 1st Session, 38th Parliament


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[ Progress of Bills . . . ]

Nos. 15 and 16

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia


Monday, October 3, 2005


Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Mayencourt.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order called for "Private Members' Statements."

 5  By leave, Mr. Mayencourt moved--
Be it resolved that this House offers its sympathy and support to our friends and neighbours in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama dealing with the horrifying aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and recognizes the dedication of British Columbians and Canadians who are providing assistance in dealing with this unprecedented natural disaster.

A debate arose.

Motion agreed to.

80  By leave, Mr. Hawes moved--
Be it resolved that this House recognizes the contribution that the Union of BC Municipalities has made, and continues to make, to the communities of British Columbia and joins with them in celebrating their 100 year anniversary.

A debate arose.

Motion agreed to.

And then the House adjourned at 11.57 a.m.


Monday, October 3, 2005

Two o'clock p.m.

The Hon. M. de Jong (Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Lance Finch
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 12) intituled Teachers' Collective Agreement Act and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Vancouver Law Courts,
October 3, 2005.


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.

Order called for "Members' Statements."

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The Hon. B. Barisoff (Speaker) tabled the Elections BC Annual Report, 2004/2005.

Mr. Fraser presented a petition regarding the sale of Breakwater Enterprises Ltd. to EPCOR North Island Water Inc.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Pursuant to Order, the House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion "That the Speaker do now leave the Chair" for the House to go into Committee of Supply.

The debate continued.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

YEAS -- 40

Falcon
Coell
Ilich
Chong
Les
Richmond
Bell
Bennett
Roddick
Hayer

Lee
Jarvis
Nuraney
Whittred
Horning
Cantelon
Thorpe
Hagen
Oppal
de Jong

Campbell
Taylor
Bond
Hansen
Abbott
Penner
Hogg
Sultan
Hawkins
Krueger

Lekstrom
Mayencourt
Polak
Hawes
Yap
Bloy
MacKay
Black
McIntyre
Rustad

 
NAYS -- 30

S. Simpson
Evans
Fleming
Farnworth
James
Kwan
Brar
B. Simpson
Cubberley
Coons
Simons
Puchmayr
Gentner
Routley
Fraser
Horgan
Dix
Trevena
Bains
Robertson
Karagianis
Ralston
Krog
Austin
Chudnovsky
Chouhan
Wyse
Sather
Macdonald
Conroy

The House recessed until 6.35 p.m.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 2) intituled Revenue Statutes Amendment Act, 2005, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

Bill (No. 2) 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. 3) intituled Budget Measures Implementation Act (No. 2), 2005, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 3) 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. 9) intituled Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Amendment Act, 2005, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 9) read a second time and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for committal at the next sitting after today.

(In Committee -- Section A)


Section A of Committee of Supply reported progress of the estimates of the Ministry of Economic Development.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 8.58 p.m.

BILL BARISOFF, Speaker


NOTICE OF BILLS

Tuesday, October 4

Ms. James to introduce a Bill intituled The Campaign Finance Reform Act, 2005.

Wednesday, October 5

Mr. Dix to introduce a Bill intituled Children's Commission Act.

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