2006 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 38th Parliament


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[ Progress of Bills . . . ]

Nos. 26 and 27

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia


Monday, March 20, 2006


Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Hawes.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

Order called for "Private Members' Statements."

 
49 By leave, Mr. Brar moved--
Be it resolved that this House recognize the importance of the anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa, celebrated every year as the festival of Vaisakhi; and the contributions Canadian Sikhs have made to our country and our province; and that this House also recognize the importance of the Panj Kakkaar: the Kirpan -- a ceremonial sword representing indomitable spirit; the Kes -- unshorn hair, representing a simple life, saintliness and devotion to God; the Kara -- a steel bangle worn as a sign of eternity of God; the Kanga -- a wooden comb worn to represent a clean mind and body; and the Kacha -- short breeches, representing hygienic living.

The debate continued.

Motion unanimously agreed to.

And then the House adjourned at 11.56 a.m.


Monday, March 20, 2006

Two o'clock p.m.

The Hon. G. Abbott (Minister of Health) 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 Tobacco Sales (Preventing Youth Access to Tobacco) Amendment Act, 2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Vancouver Law Courts,
March 20, 2006.


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. 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. 6) intituled Ministerial Accountability Bases Act, 2005-2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Vancouver Law Courts,
February 23, 2006.


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. I. Chong (Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors' and Women's Issues) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

Lance Finch
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 10) intituled Community Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Vancouver Law Courts,
March 17, 2006.


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.

On the motion of Ms. Polak, Bill (No. Pr 401) intituled Patricia Community Club (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2006 was introduced, read a first time and Ordered referred to the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills.

Order called for "Members' Statements."

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

The Hon. B. Barisoff (Speaker) tabled the Office of the Auditor General 2005/06 Report 7: Follow-up of 2003/2004 Report 4: Alternative Payments to Physicians: A Program in Need of Change.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

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. 9) intituled Forests and Range Statutes Amendment Act, 2006, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

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.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 2) intituled Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2006, 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.

Bill (No. 7) intituled Supply Act (No. 1), 2006 was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

Bill (No. 3) intituled Public Agency Accommodation Act was committed, reported complete without amendment, read a third time and passed.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 8) intituled Employment Standards (Compassionate Care Leave) Amendment Act, 2006, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

Bill (No. 8) 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 until 6.45 p.m.

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

(In Committee -- Section B)


Section B of Committee of Supply reported progress of the estimates of the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

(In Committee -- Section A)

39. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $45,200,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Small Business and Revenue, Ministry Operations, to 31st March, 2007.


Section A of Committee of Supply reported the Resolution and completion of the estimates of the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

By agreement, summary debate of estimates passed in Section A (Ministry of Small Business and Revenue) to be considered at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 8.50 p.m.

BILL BARISOFF, Speaker


NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Tuesday, March 21

 
57  Ms. Whittred to move--
Be it resolved that this House encourages the government to end the practice of mandatory retirement.

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