Legislative Watch
2nd Session, 39th Parliament
Issue 11 - June 8, 2010
You can get more details on these topics at the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia website - 'Documents and Proceedings' or 'Hansard (Debates)' sections.
Government Announcements and News
- Government legislation passed – In the final week of the 2nd session of the 39th Parliament, the B.C. government passed all outstanding legislation, including the Clean Energy Act. The House
adjourned on June 3rd until the next session, likely in the fall of 2010. - Local Elections Task Force recommendations released - The Local Government Elections Task Force delivered its final report with 31 recommendations to improve local elections. Recommendations included expense limits on local election campaigns and registration and disclosure of 3rd party advertisers. A proposal to give local businesses a vote in local elections was rejected. Read more
- Major construction projects reach record highs – There are 896 major construction projects planned or underway across the province, triple the number in 2001. Their value has reached an all-time high of $191.1 billion. The number of proposed projects has also topped the charts at 547. Read more
- Government ratifies agreement with Community Living Staff – The B.C. government concluded an agreement with the 375 BC Government and Services Employees’ Union, employed by Community Living BC. The new two-year agreement meets the Province’s “net zero” mandate. Read more
Question Period Topics
- Implementation of HST
- Moratorium on offshore oil and gas activity
- Government use of ICBC revenues
- Government response to oil leak at Chevron refinery in Burnaby
Status of Bills
BILLS INTRODUCED (first reading)
Members' Bills
- Bill M208 – Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Amendment Act, 2010
- Bill M209 – Long Term Tenant Protection Act, 2010
- Bill M210 – Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, 2010
- Bill M211 – Open Government Act, 2010
BILLS PASSED (third reading)
Government Bills
- Bill 17 – Clean Energy Act
- Bill 20 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3), 2010
- Bill 22 – Supply Act, 2010 – 2011
Private Bills
- Bill Pr401 - Horizons Unbound Rehabilitation and Training Society (Corporate Restoration) Act, 2010
- Bill Pr402 - Vancouver Foundation Amendment Act, 2010