Debates of June 2, 2006 (day 4)

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Bill 3: An Act To Amend The Legislative Assembly And Executive Council Act

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, be read for the second time.

Mr. Speaker, this bill amends the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act to implement recommendations of the Independent Commission to Review Members’ Compensation and Benefits and to make other adjustments related to Members’ compensation and benefits. This bill comes into force on the polling day for the general election that follows the dissolution of the 15th Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Bell. To the principle of the bill.

Speaker: SOME HON. MEMBERS

Question.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

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

---Carried

Bill 3 has had second reading. Mr. Bell.

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 69(2) and have Bill 3, An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act, moved into Committee of the Whole. Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

The Member is seeking unanimous consent to waive Rule 69(2) and have Bill 3 moved into Committee of the Whole. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Bill 3 has had second reading and stands referred to Committee of the Whole.