1993 Legislative Session: 2nd Session, 35th Parliament


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No. 53

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia


Monday, May 17, 1993


Two o'clock p.m.

Prayers by Ms. Tyabji.

The Hon. A. Edwards (Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources) presented to the Speaker a Message from His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, which read as follows:

David C. Lam
Lieutenant Governor

The Lieutenant Governor transmits herewith Bill (No. 28) intituled Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Statutes Amendment Act, 1993 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
May 14, 1993.


Bill introduced and read a first time.

Second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. J. Cashore (Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks) presented to the Speaker a Message from the Administrator, which read as follows:

Allan McEachern
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 25) intituled Environment, Lands and Parks Statutes Amendment Act, 1993 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
May 13, 1993.


Bill introduced and read a first time.

Second reading at the next sitting after today.

The Hon. B. Barlee (Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) presented to the Speaker a Message from the Administrator, which read as follows:

Allan McEachern
Administrator

The Administrator transmits herewith Bill (No. 24) intituled Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Statutes Amendment Act, 1993 and recommends the same to the Legislative Assembly.

Government House,
May 17, 1993.


Bill introduced and read a first time.

Second reading at the next sitting after today.

On the motion of Mr. Chisholm, Bill (No. M 219) intituled An Act to Introduce a Minimum Ethanol Component for Gasoline was introduced, read a first time, and Ordered to be placed on the Orders of the Day for second reading at the next sitting after today.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

By leave, Mr. Chisholm tabled documents referred to during Oral Question Period.

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 (estimates of the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks).

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section B of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors).

(In Committee)


47. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $419,400 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors, Minister's Office, to 31st March 1994.

48. Resolved, That a sum not exceeding $6,082,547,600 be granted to Her Majesty to defray the expenses of Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors, Ministry Operations, to 31st March 1994.


Section B of Committee of Supply reported the Resolutions.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

(In the House)


On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 11) intituled Fire Services Amendment Act, 1993, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 11) 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. 12) intituled Municipalities Enabling and Validating (No. 2) Amendment Act, 1993, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 12) 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 School Amendment Act, 1993, a debate arose.

Bill (No. 19) read a second time, on division, 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. 20) intituled Independent School Amendment Act, 1993, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

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

(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 5.41 p.m.

JOAN SAWICKI, Speaker


MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE,
LABOUR, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Committee will meet from 2 o'clock p.m. to 6 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, in the Pioneer Inn, 9830 -- 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C.
Business: North American Free Trade Agreement -- Public Meeting.

M. Farnworth, Chair
J. Pement, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FORESTS, ENERGY, MINES
AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES

The Committee will meet at 3 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, in the Birch Room (Room 339).
Business: Draft Report.

C. Evans, Chair
E. Conroy, Deputy Chair

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SCIENCE,
LABOUR, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY

The Committee will meet from 9 o'clock a.m. to 12 o'clock noon and from 1 o'clock p.m. to 5 o'clock p.m. on Friday, May 28, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 224).
Business: North American Free Trade Agreement -- Public Meeting.

M. Farnworth, Chair
J. Pement, Deputy Chair


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