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Nova Scotia House of Assembly
2nd Session, 58th General Assembly
Progress of Bills
2001-2002

The House opened on March 22, 2001, adjourned June 1, 2001, reconvened on June 14, 2001, adjourned June 27, 2001, reconvened on November 1, 2001, adjourned November 22, 2001, reconvened April 2, 2002, adjourned May 30, 2002, reconvened on November 1, 2002, adjourned November 28, 2002 and prorogued March 27, 2003.


2001-2002 Status of Bills
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Full text of the first reading and assented-to version (statute) of bills will be added to the table below as they become available. To view the text of the First Reading of a Bill, click on First Reading. To view the Debates (Hansard) of the Second Reading of a Bill, click on Second Reading Debates. To view the text of the assented-to version, click on 2001 Statutes.

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Bill 1 An Act to Provide for the Registration of Title to Land and to Amend Certain Statutes
Respecting Real Property*

Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading March 23, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading March 27, 2001
Law Amendments Committee April 5, 2001; April 10, 2001; April 17, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement March 24, 2003; except ss.21(4), 31(4), 39, 119(3): Proclamation
2001 Statutes Chapter 6

Bill 2 An Act Respecting the Protection of Public Services in the Province
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)

First Reading March 23, 2001

Bill 3 An Act to Protect Civil Servants Who Disclose Government Wrong-doing
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)

First Reading March 23, 2001

Bill 4 An Act Respecting the Protection of Medicare in Nova Scotia
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading March 23, 2001

Bill 5 An Act to Provide for the Registration of Lobbyists
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading March 23, 2001

Bill 6 An Act to Set Criteria for Prioritizing Road Improvement Projects
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading March 23, 2001

Bill 7 An Act to Provide for the Registration of Lobbyists*
Hon. Michael Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading March 26, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading March 29, 2001
Law Amendments Committee April 10, 2001; April 17, 2001; April 23, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 2, 2001; November 8, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 8, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement October 1, 2002; except ss. 2(1)(f) (iv) & 5(6): Proclamation
2001 Statutes Chapter 34

Bill 8 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Hon. Michael Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading March 26, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 9 An Act to Amend Chapter 340 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Pension Benefits Act*
Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading March 27, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 25, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 29, 2001; May 30, 2001; May 27, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 30, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 21

Bill 10 An Act to Establish the Order of Nova Scotia*
Hon. Rodney J. MacDonald
Minister of Tourism and Culture
First Reading March 28, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 28, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 31, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement August 2, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 9

Bill 11 An Act Respecting Certain Financial Measures
Hon. Neil J. LeBlanc
Minister of Finance
First Reading March 30, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 12 An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act, and Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act*
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading April 2, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 25, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 29, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 31, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001; except ss. 1, 3: April 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 14

Bill 13 An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
David Wilson
(Cape Breton East)
First Reading April 2, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 4, 2001
Law Amendments Committee April 17, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2001
Third Reading May 28, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 16

Bill 14 An Act to Amend Chapter 147 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Energy Resources Conservation Act, and Chapter 345 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Pipeline Act
Hon. Gordon D. Balser
Minister responsible for the Petroleum Directorate
First Reading April 3, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 25, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 29, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 31, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 15

Bill 15 An Act to Amend Chapter 460 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Act
Hon. Jane S. Purves
Minister of Education
First Reading April 3, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 20

Bill 16 An Act Respecting the Engineering and Geoscience Professions
James DeWolfe
(Pictou East)
First Reading April 4, 2001

Bill 17 An Act to Amend Chapter 328 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Optometry Act
Hon. Jamie A. Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading April 4, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement August 30, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 17

Bill 18 An Act Respecting the Practice of Registered Nurses*
Hon. Jamie A. Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading April 4, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001; May 23, 2001; May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement January 2, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 10

Bill 19 An Act to Establish the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Nova Scotia*
Hon. Jamie A. Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading April 4, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001; May 23, 2001; May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 10, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 7

Bill 20 An Act to Restructure the Government of Nova Scotia*
Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Chair of the Priorities and Planning Committee of the Executive Council
First Reading April 5, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 14, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 15, 2001; May 17, 2001; May 18, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 25, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 28, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001; except Part VI: July 26, 2001 and s. 43: Proclamation
2001 Statutes Chapter 4

Bill 21 An Act to Amend the Law Respecting Motor Vehicles, Public Highways and Railways*
Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Minister of Transportation and Public Works
First Reading April 6, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001; May 23, 2001; May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001; ss. 2-5, 10, 11, 13-15: April 1, 2002; on coming into force of 1993 c. 11: ss. 25-47, except subsection 46(2): October 1, 1993; subsection 46(2): May 30, 1994
2001 Statutes Chapter 12

Bill 22 An Act Codify and Reform the Law Respecting Liens on Personal Property
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 9, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 1, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 13, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement Proclamation
2001 Statutes Chapter 33

Bill 23 An Act Respecting the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 9, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 1, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement July 1, 2006
2001 Statutes Chapter 30

Bill 24 An Act to Authorize the Municipality of the County of Antigonish and the Town of Antigonish to Make Grants to St. Francis Xavier University*
Ron Chisholm
(Guysborough-Port Hawkesbury)

First Reading April 10, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Private and Local Bills Committee May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 23

Bill 25 An Act Respecting the Administration of Justice*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice

First Reading April 10, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 25, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 29, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 31, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001; except Parts I, II, X, except s.36 and Part XI: June 4, 2001; s.31: March 31, 2001; ss. 12-25, 30, 32: October 1, 2001; ss. 5, 10-25, 30, 32: Proclamation;  ss.26-29, 33: November 30, 2000; s36: December 1, 2006
2001 Statutes Chapter 5

Bill 26 An Act to Enable the Municipality of the District of Chester to Make Expenditures on Trails
John E. Chataway
(Chester-St. Margaret's)
First Reading April 11, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Private and Local Bills Committee May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 21

Bill 27 An Act to Continue the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association and to Regulate the Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Jon Carey
(Kings West)
First Reading April 11, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement March 1, 2006
2001 Statutes Chapter 13

Bill 28 An Act to Amend Chapter 418 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Securities Act
Hon. David Morse
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading April 12, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 25, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 29, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 31, 2001
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 18

Bill 29 An Act to Amend Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Elections Act*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 12, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 9, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 15, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 16, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 22, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 43

Bill 30 An Act Respecting Certain Financial Measures*
Honourable Neil J. LeBlanc
Minister of Finance
First Reading April 12, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 3, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 3, 2001; May 4, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2001; May 28, 2001 (referred back for one amendment)
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 28, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001; except s.12: April 11, 2000; s.20: April 6, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 3

Bill 31 An Act Respecting the Administration of Agriculture
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries

First Reading April 17, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 25, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 29, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 31, 2001
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 1

Bill 32 An Act Respecting Livestock Health Services*
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading April 17, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001; May 23, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 8

Bill 33 An Act Respecting the Scaling of Primary Wood Products*
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading April 17, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001; May 23, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement October 30, 2007
2001 Statutes Chapter 11

Bill 34 An Act to Amend Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1993, the Social Workers Act
Hon. Peter G. Christie
Minister of Community Services
First Reading April 18, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Law Amendments Committee May 22, 2001; May 23, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 19

Bill 35 An Act to Restore the Legal and Environmental Rights of the People of Sydney
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading April 19, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 36 An Act to Conserve the Bras d'Or Lakes
Kenneth MacAskill
(Victoria)
First Reading April 19, 2001

Bill 37 An Act to Provide for the Full Disclosure of User Fees
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading April 20, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 38 An Act to Protect Provincial Sovereignty over Essential Public Services
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading April 20, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 39 An Act to Provide for Defraying Certain Charges and Expenses of the Public Service of the Province
Hon. Neil J. LeBlanc
Minister of Finance
First Reading April 20, 2001
Second Reading April 20, 2001
Third Reading April 20, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement April 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 2

Bill 40 An Act to Guarantee Equality of Treatment for All Sufferers of Hepatitis C
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 1, 2001

Bill 41 An Act to Establish An Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Policy for the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice and Crown Law Agents
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 1, 2001

Bill 42 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading May 1, 2001

Bill 43 An Act to Impose a Moratorium on User Fees in Medicare for Nova Scotia
Dr. James A. Smith
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading May 2, 2001

Bill 44 An Act to Amend Chapter 277 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Mechanics' Lien Act
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 2, 2001

Bill 45 An Act to Amend Chapter 96 of the Acts of 1958, the Upper Stewiacke Fire Protection Act
Brooke Taylor
(Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley)
First Reading May 2, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 24

Bill 46 An Act to Establish a Board to Distribute to Charities One Half of the Profits From the Sydney Casino
David Wilson
(Cape Breton East)
First Reading May 2, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 47 An Act to Amend Chapter 327 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Ombudsman Act
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)

First Reading May 2, 2001

Bill 48 An Act Respecting Fair-marketing Practices in the Sale of Gasoline and Diesel Oil
John E. Holm
(Sackville-Cobequid)
First Reading May 3, 2001

Bill 49 An Act to Establish the Nova Scotia Energy Council
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading May 3, 2001

Bill 50 An Act to Provide for a Committee on Fundamental Tax Reform
Donald R. Downe
(Lunenburg West)
First Reading May 4, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 51 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Jerry Pye
(Dartmouth North)
First Reading May 4, 2001

Bill 52 An Act to Protect the Occupational Health and Safety of Workers
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading May 9, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 53 An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code to Improve Labour Standards
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 10, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 54 An Act to Authorize the Municipality of the District of Barrington to Provide Financial Assistance to Encourage Health Professionals to Locate in the Municipality
Cecil O'Donnell
(Shelburne)
First Reading May 11, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Private and Local Bills Committee May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading June 1, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 22

Bill 55 An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act, to Permit Relief from Taxation upon Loss of Property
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading May 15, 2001

Bill 56 An Act to Amend Chapter 208 of the Acts of 1906, An Act respecting the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Nova Scotia
Hon. Jane S. Purves
(Halifax Citadel)
First Reading May 17, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Private and Local Bills Committee May 25, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement February 21, 1999
2001 Statutes Chapter 26

Bill 57 An Act Respecting the Halifax Corresponding Committee of the Colonial and Continental Church Society
Hon. Jane S. Purves
(Halifax Citadel)
First Reading May 17, 2001
Second Reading May 18, 2001
Private and Local Bills Committee May 24, 2001
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2001
Third Reading May 29, 2001
Royal Assent June 1, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 25

Bill 58 An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code, to Provide for More Comprehensive Regulation of the Employment of Children in Film and Other Entertainment Productions
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading May 17, 2001

Bill 59 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
James A. Smith
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading May 17, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 60 An Act to Amend Chapter 475 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Trade Union Act, to Improve the Rights of Organized Workers
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading May 22, 2001

Bill 61 An Act to Encourage Public Participation and Dissuade Persons from Bringing or Maintaining Legal Proceedings or Claims for an Improper Purpose and to Preserve Access to the Courts
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading May 23, 2001

Bill 62 An Act to Amend Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act, to Prohibit the Retroactive Charging of Fees for Services at an Increased Rate
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 25, 2001

Bill 63 An Act Respecting the Appointment and Duties of a Commissioner on Resources and Environment
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading May 25, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 64 An Act to Provide for the Recovery of Health-care Costs Related to the Exposure to Tobacco Products
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 28, 2001

Bill 65 An Act to Develop and Provide for the Publication of Measures to Inform Nova Scotians About the Health and Well-being of People, Communities and Ecosystems in Nova Scotia
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading May 30, 2001

Bill 66 An Act to Amend Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Forests Act
John MacDonell
(East Hants)
First Reading May 31, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 67 An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act, to Expand Standing Before the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading June 1, 2001

Bill 68 An Act to Continue Healthcare Services in Nova Scotia*
Hon. Jamie A. Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading June 14, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading June 19, 2001
Law Amendments Committee June 20, 2001; June 21, 2001; June 22, 2001
Committee of the Whole House June 25, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading June 27, 2001
Royal Assent June 27, 2001
Commencement June 27, 2001; except s.3(1) (a), (c) and (d): Proclamation
2001 Statutes Chapter 27

Bill 69 An Act to Maintain Adequate Levels of Nursing Professionals in Nova Scotia
James A. Smith
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading June 25, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 70 An Act to Repeal Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2001, the Healthcare Services Continuation (2001) Act
Wayne Gaudet
(Clare )
First Reading November 1, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 71 An Act to Amend Chapter 26 of the Acts of 1996, the Izaak Walton Killam - Grace Health Centre Act
Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading November 1, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 22, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 49

Bill 72 An Act Respecting Electronic Evidence*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 1, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee April 2, 2002
Committee of the Whole House April 2, 2002
Third Reading May 9, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 17

Bill 73 An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Agriculture and Marketing Act
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading November 1, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement June 1, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 39

Bill 74 An Act to Amend Chapter 104 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Costs and Fees Act*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 1, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 22, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 42

Bill 75 An Act to Amend Chapter 17 of the Acts of 1995-96 the Revenue Act
Hon. Neil J. LeBlanc
Minister of Finance
First Reading November 2, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 8, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 9, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 15, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 16, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 2, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 48

Bill 76 An Act to Amend Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading November 2, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement December 19, 2003
2001 Statutes Chapter 40

Bill 77 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act, and Chapter 371 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Highways Act
Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Minister of Transportation and Public Works
First Reading November 2, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement ss. 1, 4, 6-10: April 1, 2002;ss. 2, 3, 5, 11: August 23, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 44

Bill 78 An Act Respecting Conservation Easements
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Natural Resources
First Reading November 5, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 6, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 8, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 9, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 15, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement January 18, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 28

Bill 79 An Act to Prevent the Continuation of Domestic Violence*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 6, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 8, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 19, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement April 1, 2003
2001 Statutes Chapter 29

Bill 80 An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act*
Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Government House Leader
First Reading November 7, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 8, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 9, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 20, 2001
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement October 1, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 47

Bill 81 An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading November 7, 2001

Bill 82 An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act, and Amend or Repeal Certain Other Statutes Relating to Municipal Law*
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading November 7, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 8, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 9, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 15, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 16, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 22, 2001 except: s. 31: April 1, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 35

Bill 83 An Act to Amend Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1993, the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission Act*
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading November 8, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 9, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 27, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 28, 2002
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement March 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 35

Bill 84 An Act to Amend Chapter 494 of the Revised Statutes, 1989 the Vital Statistics Act
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading November 8, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 9, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 15, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
Third Reading November 20, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement February 15, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 45

Bill 85 An Act to Amend Chapter 28 of the Acts of 1996 the Real Estate Trading Act*
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading November 8, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 9, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 22, 2001
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 22, 2001 
2001 Statutes Chapter 50

Bill 86 An Act Respecting the Profession of Pharmacy*
Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading November 9, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 13, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 15, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 20, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement April 1, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 36

Bill 87 An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Cosmetology Act*
Hon. Jane S. Purves
Minister of Education
First Reading November 9, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 13, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 15, 2001
Committee of the Whole House April 2, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement November 1, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 16

Bill 88 An Act Respecting the Storage of Hydrocarbons in Underground Formations
Hon. Gordon D. Balser
Minister responsible for the Petroleum Directorate
First Reading November 9, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 13, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 15, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 20, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement December 6, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 37

Bill 89 An Act to Recognize Heritage Angling,
Hunting and Trapping and to Amend Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Wildlife Act

Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Natural Resources
First Reading November 13, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 15, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 19, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 20, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement January 18, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 46

Bill 90 An Act to Amend Chapter 98 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Co-operative Associations Act*
Hon. Gordon D. Balser
Minister of Economic Development
First Reading November 13, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 15, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 19, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 20, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 1, 2002
2001 Statutes Chapter 41

Bill 91 An Act to Repeal Various Acts that Place Restrictions on the Orderly Process of Collective Bargaining for Public Sector Workers
Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading November 14, 2001

Bill 92 An Act Respecting the Investigation of Fatalities*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 15, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 16, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 19, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001; November 22, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement April 4, 2003
2001 Statutes Chapter 31

Bill 93 An Act Providing for Summary Proceedings against Young Persons*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 15, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 16, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 19, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement April 1, 2003
2001 Statutes Chapter 38

Bill 94 An Act Authorize a Marketing Levy in Halifax Regional Municipality*
David Hendsbee
(Preston)
First Reading November 15, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 16, 2001
Private and Local Bills Committee November 20, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 22, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement November 22, 2001
2001 Statutes Chapter 51

Bill 95 An Act to Establish a Day to Recognize the German Settlers of Nova Scotia
Hon. Michael G. Baker
(Lunenburg)
First Reading November 16, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 20, 2001
Law Amendments Committee November 20, 2001
Committee of the Whole House November 20, 2001
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 22, 2001
Royal Assent November 22, 2001
Commencement June 7, 2003
2001 Statutes Chapter 32

Bill 96 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading November 16, 2001

Bill 97 An Act to Implement Measures Agreed to by the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada Respecting Occupational Health and Safety in the Offshore
Hon. Gordon D. Balser
Minister responsible for the Petroleum Directorate
First Reading November 16, 2001

Bill 98 An Act to Limit the Liability of Volunteers Serving Non-profit Organizations
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 19, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 3, 2002
Law Amendments Committee April 18, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 9, 2002
Third Reading May 10, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 14

Bill 99 An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading November 19, 2001
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 100 An Act to Amend Chapter 323 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Off-highway Vehicles Act
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading November 21, 2001

Bill 101 An Act to Promote and Encourage Fire Safety*
Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading April 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 6, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 21,2002
Committee of the Whole House May 21, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement February 28, 2003; except S 19(b) (1),(2): May 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 6

Bill 102 An Act to Require Unprocessed Natural Gas to be Processed Onshore in Nova Scotia 
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading April 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 103  An Act to Impose a Prohibition on Health-care Premiums in Nova Scotia 
James A. Smith
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading April 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 104  An Act Respecting the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission 
Hon. Jane S. Purves
Minister of Education
First Reading April 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2002

Bill 105  An Act to Provide for the Licensing and  Regulating of Elevators and Certain Other Types of Lifts*
Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Environment and Labour 
First Reading April 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 6, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 9, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 10, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 21, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement February 28, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 4

Bill 106  An Act Respecting the Guardianship of Children*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 3, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 6, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 9, 2002; May 22, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement August 29, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 8

Bill 107  An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2001, the Land Registration Act*
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading April 3, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 21, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 21, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement March 24, 2003, except ss. 21(4), 31(4), 39 & 119(3)
2002 Statutes Chapter 19

Bill 108  An Act to Facilitate the Making, Recognition, Enforcement and Variation of Interjurisdictional Support Orders
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 3, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 9, 2002; May 22, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement March 31, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 9

Bill 109  An Act Respecting Certain Financial Measures*
Hon. Neil J. LeBlanc
Minister of Finance
First Reading April 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 3, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 8, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 21, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement s.22: May 30, 2002; s.1-7, 18-21,  28-30, 33, 46, 47, ss.28(1), (3) and (4) as enacted by s.49, 50-52, 54: April 4, 2002; s.8-16: May 30, 2002; s.17: May 9, 1997; s.23, s.28(1) as enacted by s.49: April 1, 2000; s.59: June 8, 2000; s.27 and 56: April 1, 2001; s.53: January 1, 2002; s.32: February 7, 2002; s.40-42: March 27, 2002; s.31, 34-39, 44, 45, 48, 57, 58 and 60: April 1, 2002; s.55: April 5, 2002; s.24-2: July 1, 2003; s.43: proclamation
2002 Statutes Chapter 5

Bill 110  An Act to Declare Hylonomus lyelli the Provincial Fossil of Nova Scotia
Hon. Murray Scott
(Cumberland South)
First Reading April 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 11

Bill 111  An Act to Amend Chapter 293, of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act*
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading April 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 9, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 21, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement ss.1,2,5-11:September 27, 2002; s.3: May 1, 2003; s.12: November 22, 2001; s.4: Proclamation;
2002 Statutes Chapter 20

Bill 112  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1997, the Gas Distribution Act
Hon. Gordon D. Balser
Minister responsible for the Petroleum Directorate
First Reading April 8, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 18, 2002; 
Law Amendments Committee May 7, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 10, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 21, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 18

Bill 113  An Act respecting the Administration of Agriculture
Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading April 8, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading  May 7, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 21, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 1

Bill 114  An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading April 10, 2002

Bill 115  An Act Respecting the Administration of Justice*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 12, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 9, 2002; May 22,2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
Third Reading  May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30,2002; except Parts  VII, ss. 23-37, VIII, ss. 39, 40, 41(b) and (c), 42 and 43: February 1, 2003; IX, ss. 44; February 1, 2004; VIII, ss. 38, 41(a): April 1, 2004; Part V: July 1, 2006
2002 Statutes Chapter 10

Bill 116  An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading April 18, 2002

Bill 117 An Act Respecting the Geoscience Profession*
Jim DeWolfe
(Pictou East)
First Reading April 22, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 21, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 21, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement March 14, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 7

Bill 118  An Act to Authorize the Municipality of the County of Inverness to Make a Contribution to the Pension Plan of Past Employees now Employed with the Province or with Other Agencies or Commissions
Hon. Rodney J. MacDonald
(Inverness)
First Reading April 22, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 3, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 22, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 24

Bill 119  An Act Respecting the Practice of Information Processing
Tim Olive
(Dartmouth South)
First Reading April 22, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement October 10, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 3

Bill 120  An Act to Amend Chapter 130 of the Acts of 1967, The Anglican Church Act
Mary Ann McGrath
(Halifax Bedford Basin)
First Reading April 22, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 3, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 27

Bill 121  An Act to Amend Chapter 135 of the Acts of 1923, An Act to Incorporate The Mic-Mac Amateur Aquatic Club
Tim Olive
(Dartmouth South)
First Reading April 22, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 3, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 29

Bill 122  An Act to Amend Chapter 348
of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Police Act

Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading April 23, 2002

Bill 123  An Act to Provide for the Financing of the Halifax Harbour Solutions Project by the Halifax Regional Municipality
Hon. Jane S. Purves
(Halifax Citadel)
First Reading April 23, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 3, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 23

Bill 124  An Act to Provide for Defraying Certain Charges and Expenses of the Public Service of the Province
Hon. Neil J. LeBlanc
Minister of Finance
First Reading April 25, 2002
Second Reading April 25, 2002
Third Reading April 25, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement April 1, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 2

Bill 125  An Act to Protect Young Persons
and Other Persons from Tobacco Smoke*

Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Health
First Reading April 26, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 6, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 10, 2002; May 13, 2002; May 14, 2002; May 16, 2002; May 21, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 30, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2003; except s. 17:Proclamation
2002 Statutes Chapter 12

Bill 126  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading April 29, 2002

Bill 127  An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1987, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto) 
First Reading April 29, 2002

Bill 128  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading May 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 129  An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act, and Chapter 302 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Municipal Grants Act*
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading May 2, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 27, 2002; May 28, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 30, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 30, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 15

Bill 130  An Act to Amend Chapter 72 of the Acts of 1897, the Lunenburg Common Lands Act
Hon. Michael G. Baker
(Lunenburg)
First Reading May 6, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 22, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 25

Bill 131  An Act Respecting the Title of The Gray Grant Society to Certain Lands at Chester Basin in the County of Lunenburg
John E. Chataway
(Chester-St. Margaret's)
First Reading May 6, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 22, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 28, 2002
Third Reading May 28, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 22

Bill 132  An Act to Enable Blue Cross of Atlantic Canada and Maritime Medical Care Incorporated to Amalgamate to Form Atlantic Blue Cross Care Inc.
Mary Ann McGrath
(Halifax Bedford Basin)
First Reading May 6, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 26

Bill 133  An Act to Amend Chapter 38 of the Acts of 1996, the Antiochian Maronite Catholic Church Act*
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading May 7, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2002
Third Reading May 17, 2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement May 30, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 28

Bill 134  An Act to Recognize Volunteer Firefighters and to Protect Volunteer Fire Departments*
Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Deputy President of the Executive Council
First Reading May 7, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 9, 2002
Law Amendments Committee May 15, 2002
Committee of the Whole House May 21, 2002
Third Reading May 28,2002
Royal Assent May 30, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 13

Bill 135  An Act to Enable the Establishment and Protection of Nature Reserves in Nova Scotia
Robert L. Chisholm
(Halifax Atlantic)
First Reading May 22, 2002

Bill 136  An Act to Prohibit Smoking in Public Places
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading May 24, 2002

Bill 137  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 28, 2002

Bill 138  An Act Respecting the Closure of Schools and to Set Aside Decisions of School Boards Closing Schools and to Review the Funding Needs of the School Boards
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading May 28, 2002

Bill 139  An Act to Require the Reporting of Fees Charged by Departments and Agencies
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading May 29, 2002

Bill 140  An Act to Require the Immediate Reporting of Additional Appropriations and Special Warrants
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading  May 29, 2002

Bill 141  An Act to Amend Chapter 5
of the Acts of 1993, the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act

Michel Samson
(Richmond)
First Reading  November 1, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 142 An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act and Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Elections Act*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading  November 1, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 12, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 13, 2002; November 14, 2002; November 21, 2002; November 26, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
Third Reading November 28, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002; except s.1: March 1, 2003 or  dissolution of House of Assembly, whichever is later; s.4: October 1, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 34

Bill 143  An Act to Amend Chapter 334 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Partnership Act, and Chapter 335 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading  November 1, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 12, 2002
Law Amendments Committee
November 14, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 15, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 19, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2004
2002 Statutes Chapter 37

Bill 144  An Act Respecting the Administration of Justice*
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading  November 1, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 21, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 21, 2002; November 26, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 30

Bill 145  An Act to Amend Chapter 203 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Homes for Special Care Act, to Ensure the Fair Treatment of
Residents of a Nursing Home or Home for the Aged or Disabled

Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading  November 4, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 146  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act, and to Require a Vote to be Taken with Respect to the Incorporation of the Town of Chester
Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading  November 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 12, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 14, 2002; November 19, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 19, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 21, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 36

Bill 147  An Act to Amend Chapter 13 of the Acts of 2002, the Volunteer Fire Services Act
Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Deputy President of the Executive Council
First Reading  November 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 12, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 13, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 15, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 19, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement January 1, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 40

Bill 148  An Act to Amend Chapter 418 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Securities Act
Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading  November 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 12, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 13, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 15, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 19, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 39

Bill 149  An Act to Permit the Subdivision of Lands Contained in the Will of the Late Roy Lindsay Taker*
David Hendsbee
(Preston)
First Reading  November 5, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 12, 2002
Private and Local Bills Committee November 19, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 21, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 42

Bill 150  An Act to Amend Chapter 13 of the Acts of 1994, the Universities Assistance Act,
to Freezed University Tuition Fees and
to Require an Action Plan to be Developed
for Sustainable University Funding

Darrell Dexter
(Dartmouth-Cole Harbour)
First Reading  November 8, 2002

Bill 151  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96 the Education Act, to Ensure
Air and Water Quality in Schools

Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea - Prospect)
First Reading  November 12, 2002

Bill 152  An Act to Integrate Université Sainte-Anne and Collège de l'Acadie

Loi portant regroupement de l'Université Sainte-Anne et du Collège de l'Acadie
Hon. Jane Purves
Minister of Education
First Reading  November 12, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 14, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 19, 2002; November 21, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement January 23, 2003; except s. 9(b): March 28, 2003
2002 Statutes Chapter 31

Bill 153  An Act to Amend Chapter 380 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Utilities Act, to Provide for the Appointment of a Consumer Advocate
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading  November 14, 2002

Bill 154  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989,
the House of Assembly Act

Michel Samson
(Richmond)
First Reading  November 15, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 21, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 26, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 33

Bill 155 An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
Hon. David Morse
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading  November 19, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 19, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 21, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement October 1, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 41

Bill 156  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act,
to Provide for Increased Supplementary Benefits

Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading  November 19, 2002

Bill 157  An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1993, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading  November 19, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 158  An Act to Amend Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Elections Act
Michel Samson
(Richmond)
First Reading  November 19, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 21, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 26, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 32

Bill 159  An Act to Amend Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act, and Chapter 208 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Hospitals Act, to Ensure that
Nova Scotians Are Not Required to Pay for Medically Required Services

Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading  November 21, 2002

Bill 160  An Act to Amend Chapter 379 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Trustee Act
Hon. Michael G. Baker
Minister of Justice
First Reading  November 21, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 21, 2002
Law Amendments Committee November 26, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 38

Bill 161  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1991, the Members and Public Employees
Disclosure Act

Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading  November 26, 2002

Bill 162  An Act to Amend Chapter 130 of the Acts of 1967, The Anglican Church Act
Mary Ann McGrath
(Halifax Bedford Basin)
First Reading  November 26, 2002
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 26, 2002
Committee of the Whole House November 26, 2002
Third Reading November 28, 2002
Royal Assent November 28, 2002
Commencement November 28, 2002
2002 Statutes Chapter 43

Bill 163  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act, to Require All School Facilities to be Made Available to Non-profit Groups at Cost
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading  November 27, 2002

Bill 164  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act,
to Enable the Further Restriction of the Use of Diesel Engine Enhanced Braking Systems
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading  November 27, 2002

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