2006 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 38th Parliament

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No. 51

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by Mr. Chouhan.

The Hon. J. Les (Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General) presented to the Speaker a Message from Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

Iona Campagnolo
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 31) intituled Public Safety and Solicitor General Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
April 26, 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. G. Abbott (Minister of Health), on behalf of the Hon. R. Coleman (Minister of Forests and Range and Minister Responsible for Housing), presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Administrator, which read as follows:

F. Allen Melvin
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 27) intituled Tenancy Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Victoria Law Courts,
March 29, 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.

Order called for "Members' Statements."

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

Mr. Rustad presented the Report of the Special Committee to Appoint an Ombudsman for the Second Session of the Thirty-eighth Parliament.

The Report was taken as read and received.

By leave of the House, Mr. Rustad moved that the Report be adopted.

Motion agreed to.

 

By leave, Mr. Rustad moved--

That this House recommend to Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor the appointment of Ms. Kim Carter as a statutory Officer of the Legislature, to exercise the powers and duties assigned to the Ombudsman for the province of British Columbia pursuant to the Ombudsman Act (RSBC 1996, c. 340).

Motion agreed to.

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.

Bill (No. 24) intituled Resort Timber Administration Act was again committed.

The motion that the Committee rise and report the Bill complete without amendment was agreed to nemini contradicente on the following division:

Bill (No. 24) was reported complete without amendment.

On the motion for third reading of Bill (No. 24), the House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 24) was read a third time and passed.

The House recessed until 6.45 p.m.

Bill (No. 21) intituled Employment and Income Assistance Statutes Amendment Act, 2006 was committed.

In consideration of section 2 of Bill (No. 21) the Committee divided as follows:

The Committee rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again.

Bill to be considered at the next sitting.

(In Committee -- Section A)

11. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $1,981,707,000 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Advanced Education, Ministry Operations, to 31st March, 2007.

Section A of Committee of Supply reported the Resolution and completion of the estimates of the Ministry of Advanced Education and progress of the estimates of the Ministry of Community Services.

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 Advanced Education) to be considered at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 8.52 p.m.

BILL BARISOFF, Speaker

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Thursday, April 27

 

64  Ms. James to move--

Be it resolved that this House act on the advice of the Chief Electoral Officer and address public concerns regarding the financing of political parties and third-party election campaign spending by referring the issue to the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills. Specifically, that the Select Standing Committee be empowered to:

(a) examine and make recommendations regarding appropriate limits on, and accounting of, fundraising by, and donations to, political parties; and

(b) examine and make recommendations on the definition of the election campaign period for the purposes of election expenses and the identification of election advertising sponsors.

 

In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills, the Committee be empowered:

(a) to review all current election financing provisions and report back to the Legislature;

(b) establish a definition of the election campaign period for the purposes of election expenses and the identification of election advertising sponsors and report back to the Legislature;

(c) to appoint of their number, one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the Committee;

(d) to sit during a period in which the House is adjourned, during the recess after prorogation until the next following Session and during any sitting of the House;

(e) to adjourn from place to place as may be convenient; and

(f) to retain personnel as required to assist the Committee.

Monday, May 1 

 

65  Mr. Coons to move--

Be it resolved that this House recognize the important contribution of First Nations Firefighters in either paid or voluntary fire prevention, or fire suppression capacities, as well as the First Nations Emergency Service Society who assist First Nations in developing and sustaining safer and healthier communities by providing programs, services and related training and education.

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