Update from the Legislature – May 15, 2024

The Legislature is in session this week, with Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, scheduled for debate on May 15 and 16. The provincial government introduced Bill 21, the Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, which will give the provincial government more authority during emergencies on May 9. ABmunis’ preliminary analysis of Bill 21 will be posted on our website later this week.

Spring 2024 Legislation Status (as of Tuesday, May 14)

Leave to Introduce a Bill

Bill 22 – Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (LaGrange)

Second Reading

Bill 18 – Provincial Priorities Act (Smith)
Bill 19 – Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Neudorf)
Bill 20 – Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (McIver)
Bill 21 – Emergency Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Ellis)

Committee of the Whole

Bill 16 – Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Nally)

Third Reading

Bill 11 – Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Ellis)
Bill 17 – Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act (Williams)

Awaiting Royal Assent

Bill 10 – Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 ($) (Horner)
Bill 12 – Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act, 2024 (Nally)
Bill 13 – Real Property Governance Act (Guthrie)

Received Royal Assent

Bill 14 – Appropriation Act, 2024 ($) (Horner)
Bill 15 – Appropriation (Supplementary Supply) Act, 2024 (Horner)