1995 Legislative Session: 4th Session, 35th Parliament

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Nos. 86 and 87

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

Thursday, June 22, 1995

Ten o'clock a.m.

Prayers by Mr. Farnworth.

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 Employment and Investment).

(In the House)

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 50) intituled Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No. 2), 1995, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to nemine contradicente on the following division:

Bill (No. 50) 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. 48) intituled Access to Abortion Services Act, a debate arose.

The debate continued.

On the motion of Ms. Tyabji, 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 11.59 a.m.

Thursday, June 22, 1995

Two o'clock p.m.

The Hon. U. Dosanjh (Minister of Government Services and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism, Human Rights, Sports and Immigration) tabled the British Columbia Lottery Corporation Annual Report, March 31, 1994.

The Hon. J. Cashore (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs) tabled the following:

British Columbia Treaty Commission, First Annual Report, 1993-1994, and

British Columbia Treaty Commission, Second Annual Report, 1994-1995.

The Hon. P. Ramsey (Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors) tabled the Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors Annual Report, 1993/94.

The Hon. J. Pement (Minister of Transportation and Highways) tabled the Motor Carrier Commission Annual Report, 1993/1994.

Order called for "Oral Questions by Members."

Mr. Hurd presented a petition regarding recent changes in the Adoption Act regulations.

By leave, the Hon. J. Pement (Minister of Transportation and Highways) tabled a copy of statistics relating to a speed management program.

The Hon. J. Cashore (Minister of Aboriginal Affairs) made a ministerial statement regarding the Adams Lake Road blockade.

Mr. Warnke made a statement.

Mr. Weisgerber made a statement.

Mr. Wilson sought leave to make a statement.

Leave not granted.

The House proceeded to "Orders of the Day."

On the motion for third reading of Bill (No. 29) intituled Employment Standards Act, the House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 29) was read a third time and passed.

On the motion for third reading of Bill (No. 35) intituled Fire and Police Services Collective Bargaining Act, the House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 35) was read a third time and passed.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Employment and Investment).

(In the House)

The House resumed the adjourned debate on the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 48) intituled Access to Abortion Services Act.

The debate continued.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 48) 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.

Report to be considered later today.

Committee to sit again later today.

The House recessed for forty minutes.

Fifty-five Minutes past Six o'clock p.m.

Order for Committee of Supply called.

Pursuant to Sessional Order, order called for Section A of Committee of Supply (estimates of the Ministry of Employment and Investment).

(In the House)

Bill (No. 26) intituled Criminal Records Review Act was committed.

Mr. Weisgerber moved an amendment to section 1 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Mr. Serwa moved an amendment to section 1 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Mr. Weisgerber moved an amendment to section 4 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Ms. Tyabji moved an amendment to section 5 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Ms. Tyabji moved a further amendment to section 5 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Ms. Tyabji moved an amendment to section 11 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Mr. Weisgerber moved an amendment to section 56 of Bill (No. 26) which was defeated, on division.

Bill (No. 26) was reported complete with amendment.

Bill as reported to be considered at the next sitting after today.

On the motion for second reading of Bill (No. 32) intituled Human Rights Amendment Act, 1995, a debate arose.

The House divided.

Motion agreed to on the following division:

Bill (No. 32) 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.

Report to be considered at the next sitting.

Committee to sit again at the next sitting.

And then the House adjourned at 11.15 p.m.

EMERY O. BARNES, Speaker

NOTICE OF BILLS

Friday, June 23

Mr. Chisholm to introduce a Bill intituled The Court Information Act.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

Friday, June 23

90  The Hon. C. Gabelmann to move--

Be it resolved that this Assembly call on Members of the House of Commons to unanimously support and give immediate passage to federal legislation which would ensure that suspects of serious violent crimes be required to provide DNA samples; and be it further resolved that this Assembly calls on the federal government to begin immediate preparation of a data base of DNA records of repeat violent and sexual offenders.

NOTICE OF QUESTIONS

Friday, June 23

3  Mr. Serwa to ask the Hon. Minister of Transportation and Highways the following questions:

1. How many dollars have been collected in tolls on the Coquihalla Highway in each fiscal year since the highway was opened?

 

2. How many dollars were expended on construction of the Coquihalla Highway in each fiscal year for which construction was undertaken?

 

3. What was the total cost of accelerating construction of the Coquihalla Highway in order to be open for Expo 86?

 

4. How many dollars were borrowed (not current revenue dollars) in order to complete construction of the Coquihalla Highway, in each fiscal year for which such borrowing occurred?

MEETINGS OF COMMITTEES

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

The Committee will meet at 9.30 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 1995, in the Douglas Fir Room (Room 226).
Business: Organization.

Mr. Garden, Convener

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