Debates of March 14, 2007 (day 2)

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Partnership Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Bell. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 1 has had first reading. First reading of bills. Second reading of bills. Honourable Minister responsible for Justice, Mr. Bell.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 7, Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 1, An Act to Amend the Partnership Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Partnership Act to allow for, and to establish rules and procedures governing, the registration in the Northwest Territories of limited liability partnerships formed in the Northwest Territories, or formed in another jurisdiction but carrying on business in the NWT. In addition, the bill includes amendments to update or clarify the language of various provisions of the act. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Bell. Motion is on the floor. Motion is in order. To the principle of the bill.

Question.

Question is being called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Bill 1 has had second reading and is referred to a standing committee.