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Nova Scotia House of Assembly
1st Session, 59th General Assembly
Progress of Bills
2003 - 2006

The House opened on September 25, 2003, adjourned on October 30, 2003; resumed on April 15, 2004, adjourned on May 20, 2004; resumed on September 23, 2004; adjourned on October 18, 2004; resumed on April 18, 2005; adjourned on May 19, 2005, resumed on October 13, 2005, recessed on November 3, 2005, resumed and adjourned on December 8, 2005; resumed and adjourned on March 3, 2006; resumed and prorogued on May 4, 2006.


2003-2005 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 appropriate link next to 200? Statutes.


Alphabetical Listing
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z


Numerical Listing
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A
Africville Act --Bill 213
Agriculture Administration Amendment (2004) Act -- Bill 119*
Agriculture and Marketing Act(amended) -- Bill 119*
Agriculture and Marketing Act (amended) -- Bill 177*
Agriculture and Rural Credit Act(amended) -- Bill 119*
Alexander Graham Bell Day Act -- Bill 192*
Amusement Devices Safety Act (amended) -- Bill 132*
Antigonish Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company Act, An Act respecting the (amended) -- Bill 60
Antigonish Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, An Act to Confer Additional Powers Upon (amended -- Bill 60
Appropriations Act, 2004 -- Bill 78
Appropriations Act, 2005 -- Bill 215
Assessment Act (amended) -- Bill 9
Assessment Act (amended) -- Bill 40*
Assessment Act(amended) -- Bill 119*
Assessment Act(amended) -- Bill 150
Assessment Act (amended) -- Bill 191
Auditor General Act (amended) -- Bill 174*
Automobile Insurance Reform Act -- Bill 1*

B
Bee Industry Act -- Bill 173
Beechville Baptist Church Act -- Bill 216
Building Code Act (amended) -- Bill 258*

C
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord
  Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act (amended) -- Bill 37

Cape Breton Island Marketing Levy Act - Bill 267*
Camera Phone Prohibition Act -- Bill 86
Camp Hill Foundation Act (repealed) -- Bill 206*
Cape Breton Family Young Men's Christian Association, An Act Respecting the (amended) -- Bill 238
Cape Breton Strip Mines Moratorium Act -- Bill 194
Capital Region Transportation Authority Act -- Bill 64
Cemetery and Funeral Services Act (amended) -- Bill 57*
Certified Management Accountants of Nova Scotia Act -- Bill 274
Chester Yacht Club Act (amended) -- Bill 108
Children and Family Services Act (amended) -- Bill 113
Children and Family Services Act (amended) -- Bill 202*
Cold Storage Plants Loan Act (repealed) -- Bill 119*
Collections Agency Act (amended) -- Bill 11
Commercial Mediation Act -- Bill 241
Commissioner on Resources and Environment Act -- Bill 28
Companies Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Consumer Protection Act (amended) -- Bill 199
Consumer Protection Act (amended) -- Bill 266
Consumers Creditors' Conduct act (amended) -- Bill 11
Corporation Capital Tax Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Corporations Registration Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Correctional Services Act -- Bill 247*
Costs and Fees Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Council of Atlantic Premiers Act -- Bill 45
Court Jurisdiction and Proceedings Transfer Act -- Bill 15
Credit Union Act -- Bill 50
Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act -- Bill 73
Crop and Livestock Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 119*
Cross-border Policing Act -- Bill 146*

D
Day Care Act (amended) -- Bill 137
Day Care Act (amended) -- Bill 229
Defibrillators Act -- Bill 141
Dispensing Opticians Act -- Bill 235*

E
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 43
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 48*
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 165
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 188
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 189
Education Act (amended) -- Bill 190
Elections Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Elections Act (amended) -- Bill 145*
Electricity Act -- Bill 87
Emergency "911" Act (amended) -- Bill 178
Emergency Health Services Act -- Bill 117
Emergency Measures Act (amended) -- Bill 16
Emergency Measures Act (amended) -- Bill 35
Emergency Measures Act (amended) -- Bill 104
Emergency Measures Act (amended) -- Bill 243*
Emergency Responders Insurance Protection Act -- Bill 262
Emergency Services Protection Act -- Bill 83
Employment Support and Income Assistance Act (amended) -- Bill 164
Employment Support and Income Assistance Act (amended) -- Bill 167
Energy-efficient Appliances Act (amended) -- Bill 233
Energy Resources Conservation Act (amended) -- Bill 240
Enforcement of Court Orders Act -- Bill 249
Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act (amended) -- Bill 244
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 59
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 126
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 120
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 128
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 136
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 221
Environment Act (amended) -- Bill 245
Equity Tax Credit Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Equity Tax Credit Act (amended) -- Bill 177*
Executive Council Act (amended) -- Bill 63

F
Fair Fuel-pricing Act -- Bill 217
Family Essentials Tax Exemption Act -- Bill 5
Farm Registration Act(amended) -- Bill 119*
Farm Registration Act (amended) -- Bill 169*
Fatality Investigations Act (amended) -- Bill 271
Forests Act (amended) -- Bill 29
Financial Measures (2004) Act -- Bill 62*
Financial Measures (2005) Act -- Bill 177*
Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (amended) -- Bill 197
Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act (amended) -- Bill 257*
Flea Markets Regulation Act -- Bill 73
Forests Act (amended) -- Bill 242
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (amended -- Bill 12
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (amended) -- Bill 14
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (amended) -- Bill 72
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (amended) -- Bill 163
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (amended) -- Bill 278
French-language Services Act -- Bill 111

G
Gaming Control Act (amended) -- Bill 53
Gaming Control Act (amended) -- Bill 144
Gaming Control Act (amended) -- Bill 204
Gas Distribution System Municipal Taxation Act -- Bill 93
Gas Tax Accountability Act -- Bill 65
Gasoline and Diesel Oil Fair-marketing Practices Act -- Bill 80
Gasoline and Diesel Oil, An Act to Further Discourage the Theft of -- Bill 250*
Government Purchases Act (amended) -- Bill 214

H
Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission Act -- Bill 198*
Halifax-Dartmouth United Appeal, An Act to incorporate The (amended) -- Bill 69
Halifax Regional Water Commission Act (amended) -- Bill 82
Health Authorities Act (amended) -- Bill 18
Health Authorities Act (amended) -- Bill 210*
Health Authorities and Revenue Act (amended) -- Bill 193
Health-care Spending Accountability Act -- Bill 39
Health Insurance Protection Act -- Bill 212
Health Protection Act -- Bill 26*
Health Services and Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 75
Health Services and Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 106
Health Services and Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 124
Health Services and Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 142
Helmet Safety Awareness Week Act -- Bill 114
Hepatitis C Compensation Act -- Bill 31
Heritage Property Act (amended) -- Bill 81
Highway 104 Western Alignment Act (amended) -- Bill 90
Highway Workers Collective Bargaining Act (repealed) -- Bill 21
Highway Workers Collective Bargaining Act (amended) -- Bill 140
Homes for Special Care Act (amended) -- Bill 3
House of Assembly Act (amended) -- Bill 62
House of Assembly Act (amended) -- Bill 67
House of Assembly Act (amended) -- Bill 96
House of Assembly Act (amended) -- Bill 135
House of Assembly Act (amended) -- Bill 252 *
Housing Development Corporation Act (amended) -- Bill 230
Human Rights Act (amended) -- Bill 226

I
Income Tax Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Income Tax Act (amended) -- Bill 166
Income Tax Act (amended) [volunteer firefighters] -- Bill 170
Income Tax Act (amended) -- Bill 177*
Income Tax Act (amended) -- Bill 231
Income Tax Act (amended) -- Bill 248
Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 186
Insurance Act (amended) -- Bill 224
Innovation Corporation Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Insurance act (amended) -- Bill 89
Insurance act (amended) -- Bill 209
Insurance act (amended) -- Bill 276
Interior Designers Act -- Bill 73
International Interests in Mobile Aircraft Equipment Act
-- Bill 68

International Trusts Act -- Bill 246
Interpretation Act (amended) -- Bill 23
Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act -- Bill 203*

J
Joseph Howe Day Act -- Bill 195
Judicature Act (amended) -- Bill 186
Justice Administration Amendment Act (2003) (amended)
-- Bill 73

Justice Administration Amendment Act (2004) -- Bill 73
Justice Administration Amendment (2005) Act -- Bill 148

L
Labour Standards Code (amended) -- Bill 2*
Labour Standards Code (amended) -- Bill 7*
Labour Standards Code (amended) -- Bill 23
Labour Standards Code (amended) -- Bill 30
Labour Standards Code (amended) -- Bill 73
Labour Standards Code (amended) -- Bill 187
Ladies Golf Association of Nova Scotia Act -- Bill 143
Land Registration Act (amended) -- Bill 95*
Legal Profession Act -- Bill 130*
Legion-Huston Property in Tatamagouche Act -- Bill 85
Lenihan (Municipality of the District of Chester) Retiring Allowance Act -- Bill 55
Liquor Control Act (amended) -- Bill 116*
Liquor Control Act (amended) -- Bill 152
Loi sur la Fête provinciale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes -- Bill 51
Loi sur les services en français -- Bill 111*

M
Maintenance Enforcement Act (amended) -- Bill 102
Mandatory Testing and Disclosure Act -- Bill 125*
Maintenance Enforcement Act (amended) -- Bill 237*
Maritime Conservatory Reorganization Act -- Bill 279
Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission Act -- Bill 115
Mechanics' Lien Act (amended) -- Bill 41
Mechanics' Lien Act (amended) -- Bil 58*
Medicare Protection Act -- Bill 36
Mental Health Act -- Bill 109
Mi'kmaq Education Act (amended) -- Bill 49
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 19
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 24
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 38
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 66
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 84*
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 92
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 94
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 121*
Motor Vehicle Act (amended -- Bill 123
Motor Vehicle Act (amended -- Bill 139
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 147
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 211
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 218
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 234
Motor Vehicle Act (amended) -- Bill 254*
Municipal Elections Act (amended) -- Bill 10*
Municipal Elections Act (amended) -- Bill 70
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 27
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 33
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 70
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 98
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 100
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 122
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 180
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 191
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 200
Municipal Government Act (amended) -- Bill 256*
Municipal Grants Act (amended) -- Bill 70
Municipal Grants Act (amended) -- Bill 177*
Municipal Grants Act (amended) -- Bill 191
Municipal Law Amendment (2004) Act (amended) -- Bill 70
Municipal Law Amendment (2005) Act (amended) -- Bill 191

N
Needle Safety Act -- Bill 175
Northern Yacht Club, An Act to incorporate the (amended) -- Bill 239
Nova Scotia Drama League, An Act to Incorporate The (amended) -- Bill 71
Nova Scotia Fish and Game Protective Association and County or District Fish and Game Associations, An Act to incorporate (amended) -- Bill 56
Nova Scotia Power Privatization Act (amended) -- Bill 157
Nova Scotia Power Rate Application Act, 2005 -- Bill 223

O
Occupational Health and Safety Act (amended) -- Bill 20
Occupational Health and Safety Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Occupational Health and Safety Act (amended) -- Bill 181
Off-highway Vehicles Act (amended) -- Bill 269
Off-highway Vehicles Act (amended) -- Bill 273
Off-highway Vehicles Act (amended) -- Bill 275*
Oil Refineries and L.N.G. Plants Municipal Taxation Act -- Bill 74*
Ombudsman Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Optometry Act -- Bill 232*
Order of Nova Scotia Act (amended) -- Bill 176

P
Paramedics Act -- Bill 158
Payment into Court Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Pension Benefits Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Pension Benefits Act (amended) -- Bill 129
Personal Property Security Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Petroleum Products Pricing Act -- Bill 79*
Pictou Regional Development Commission Act (amended) -- Bill 127
Police Act -- Bill 131*
Pre-primary Education Act -- Bill 268
Prescription Monitoring Act -- Bill 107*
Probate Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Professional Planners Act -- Bill 270
Protection for Persons in Care Act -- Bill 110*
Protection from Quarries Act -- Bill 88
Protection from Strip Mines Act -- Bill 118
Protection of Public Participation Act -- Bill 25
Provincial Acadian Day Act -- Bill 51
Provincial Court Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Provincial Finance Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Provincial Finance Act (amended) -- Bill 154
Provincial Finance Act (amended) -- Bill 177*
Provincial Finance Act (amended) -- Bill 184
Provincial Finance Act (amended) -- Bill 207*
Provincial Fish Act -- Bill 281
Public Automobile Insurance Act -- Bill 4
Public Highways Act (amended) -- Bill 264
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 45
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 46*
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 63
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 73*
Public Service Act (amended) [Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs] -- Bill 101*
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 153*
Public Service Act (amended) -- Bill 251*
Public Service Superannuation Act (amended) -- Bill 6
Public Service Superannuation Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Public Safety, An Act to Protect -- Bill 260
Public Utilities Act (amended) -- Bill 105
Public Utilities Act (amended) -- Bill 162*
Public Utilities Act (amended) -- Bill 182
Public Utilities Act (amended) -- Bill 227
Public Utilities Act (amended) -- Bill 259

R
Railways Act (amended)-- Bill 155
Regulations Act (amended) -- Bill 103
Remembrance Day Act (amended) -- Bill 22
Residential Tenancies Act (amended) -- Bill 42
Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act (amended) -- Bill 2
Revenue Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Revenue Act (amended) -- Bill 177*
Revenue Act (amended) -- Bill 193
Right to Read Act -- Bill 196
Road Improvements Act -- Bill 52
Rocky Lake Commons Ice Rinks Act -- Bill 172
Rural Fire District Act (amended) -- Bill 191

S
Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -- Bill 263
Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act -- Bill 277
Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Chester, Lunenburg County, An Act to incorporate (amended) -- Bill 54
Self-managed Support-care Act -- Bill 179*
Securities Act (amended) -- Bill 168
Securities Act (amended) -- Bill 205*
Senatorial Selection Act -- Bill 112
Small Claims Court Act (amended) -- Bill 236
Smoke-free Places Act (amended) -- Bill 225*
Social Workers Act (amended) -- Bill 228*
Special Places Protection Act (amended) -- Bill 73
Special Places Protection Act (amended -- Bill 161
Student Aid Act (amended) -- Bill 272
Student Fitness Act (amended) -- Bill 185
Summary Proceedings Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Sydney Casino Profits Distribution Act -- Bill 13
Sydney Steel Corporation Sale Act -- Bill 44

T
Teachers' Pension Act (amended) -- Bill 62
Theatres and Amusements Act (amended) -- Bill 61*
Tobacco Damages and Health-care Costs Recovery Act -- Bill 222*
Trade Union Act (amended) -- Bill 21
Trade Union Act (amended) -- Bill 91
Trade Union Act (amended) -- Bill 138*
Trade Union Act (amended) -- Bill 219*
Trade Union Act (amended) -- Bill 220
Train Station Inn Cabooses Act (amended) -- Bill 255
Trust and Loan Companies Act (amended) -- Bill 62

U
University College of Cape Breton Act (amended) -- Bill 97
University College of Cape Breton Act (amended)-- Bill 160
University Governance Act -- Bill 75
Université Sainte-Anne -- Collège de l'Acadie Act ••• l’Université Sainte-Anne -- Collège de l’Acadie --- Bill 159
Unsafe Products Act -- Bill 253
User-fees Disclosure Act -- Bill 34

V
Victoria General Hospital Foundation Act (repealed) -- Bill 206*
Video Lottery Terminals Moratorium Act (amended) -- Bill 149
Vital Statistics Act (amended) -- Bill 7*
Vital Statistics Act (amended) -- Bill 99
Vital Statistics Act (amended) -- Bill 191
Volunteer Protection Act (amended) -- Bill 8
Volunteer Services Act (amended) -- Bill 261

W
Water Royalty Act -- Bill 151
Whistleblowers Act -- Bill 32
Wilderness Areas Protection Act (amended) -- Bill 133
Wildlife Act (amended) -- Bill 183
Wildlife Act (amended) -- Bill 201
Wildlife Act and Animal Cruelty Prevention Act (amended) - Bill 77
Workers' Compensation Act (amended) -- Bill 20
Workers' Compensation Act (amended)-- Bill 156
Workers' Compensation Act (amended) -- Bill 171
Workers' Compensation Act (amended) -- Bill 208
Workers' Compensation Act (amended) -- Bill 265
Workers' Compensation Act (amended) -- Bill 280

Y
Yarmouth Marketing and Promotions Levy Act -- Bill 134
Youth Justice Act (amended) -- Bill 147
Youth Secretariat Act (amended) -- Bill 17


Status of Bills

Bill 1 An Act to Amend the Laws Respecting Automobile Insurance*
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell, C.D.
Minister responsible for the Insurance Act
First Reading September 26, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 3, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 6, 2003; October 7, 2003; October 9, 2003; October 10, 2003; October 14, 2003; October 16, 2003; October 20, 2003; October 21, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 23, 2003
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 27, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement October 30, 2003; except s 21: September 26, 2003; ss. 1-9, 11-13, 15, 17-20, 22-25, 33: November 1, 2003; ss. 14, 29, 30: April 1, 2004;
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 1

Bill 2 An Act to Amend Chapter 402 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Retail Business Uniform Closing Day Act, and Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes of 1989,the Labour Standards Code*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading September 26, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 16, 2003; October 20, 2003; October 21, 2003; October 23, 2003; October 24, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2003
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 28, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement October 30, 2003
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 7

Bill 3 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
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading September 26, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 4 An Act to Ensure the Lowest and Fairest Rates for Automobile Insurance through the Establishment of a Public Automobile Insurance Corporation
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading September 26, 2003

Bill 5 An Act to Provide for the Elimination of the Provincial Harmonized Sales Tax on Family Essentials
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading September 26, 2003

Bill 6 An Act to Amend Chapter 377 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Superannuation Act The Hon. Peter G. Christie
Minister of Finance
First Reading September 30, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 16, 2003; October 20, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 23, 2003
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 27, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement October 30, 2003
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 6

Bill 7 An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code, and Chapter 494 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Vital Statistics Act*
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading October 1, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2003
Third Reading October 16, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement January 4, 2004
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 4

Bill 8 An Act to Amend Chapter 14 of the Acts of 2002, the Volunteer Protection Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 2, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2003
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 16, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement October 30, 2003
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 8

Bill 9 An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading October 2, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 10 An Act to Amend Chapter 300 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Municipal Elections Act*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading October 3, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2003
Third Reading October 16, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement October 30, 2003
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 5

Bill 11 An Act to Amend Chapter 77 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Collection Agencies Act, and Chapter 91 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Consumer Creditors' Conduct Act
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading October 3, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2003; October 16, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 16, 2003
Third Reading October 20, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement Proclamation
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 3

Bill 12  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 October 6, 2003

Bill 13  An Act to Establish a Board to Distribute to Charities One Half of the Profits From the Sydney Casino
David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading October 6, 2003

Bill 14  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 October 6, 2003

Bill 15  An Act Respecting Court Jurisdiction and the Transfer of Court Proceedings
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 7, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 9, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2003
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2003
Third Reading October 16, 2003
Royal Assent October 30, 2003
Commencement June 1, 2008
2003 Statutes
(2nd Session)
Chapter 2

Bill 16  An Act to Amend Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1990, the Emergency Measures Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading October 7, 2003

Bill 17  An Act to Amend Chapter 511 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Youth Secretariat Act*
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading October 9, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 28, 2003
Law Amendments Committee October 30, 2003
Committee of the Whole House May 7, 2004
Third Reading May 7, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 18

Bill 18  Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2000, the Health Authorities Act
David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading October 14, 2003

Bill 19  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading October 15, 2003

Bill 20  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act, and Chapter 7 of the Acts of 1996, the Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading October 16, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2003
Law Amendments Committee January 20, 2004; January 21, 2004; January 22, 2004; January 23, 2004; 

Bill 21  An Act to Amend Chapter 475 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Trade Union Act, and to Repeal Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1997 (Second Session), the Highway Workers Collective Bargaining Act
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading October 16, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 22  An Act to Amend Chapter 396 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Remembrance Day Act
Michel Samson
(Richmond)
First Reading October 20, 2003

Bill 23  An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code, and Chapter 235 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Interpretation Act.
Michel Samson
(Richmond)
First Reading October 20, 2003

Bill 24  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 October 21, 2003

Bill 25  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
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading October 23, 2003

Bill 26  An Act to Provide for the Protection of Health*
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading October 23, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 27, 2003
Law Amendments Committee May 13, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement November 1, 2005; except ss. 113(2)
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 4

Bill 27  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading October 23, 2003

Bill 28  An Act Respecting the Appointment and Duties of a Commissioner on Resources and Environment
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading October 24, 2003

Bill 29  An Act to Amend Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Forests Act
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading October 24, 2003

Bill 30  An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading October 27, 2003

Bill 31  An Act to Guarantee Equality of Treatment for All Sufferers of Hepatitis C
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading October 27, 2003

Bill 32  An Act to Protect Civil Servants Who Disclose Government Wrong-doing
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading October 27, 2003

Bill 33  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
Michele Raymond
(Halifax Atlantic)
First Reading October 28, 2003

Bill 34  An Act to Provide for the Full Disclosure of User Fees
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading October 28, 2003

Bill 35  An Act to Amend Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1990, the Emergency Measures Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading October 29, 2003

Bill 36  An Act Respecting the Protection of Medicare in Nova Scotia
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading October 29, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 37  An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1987, the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation (Nova Scotia) Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading October 29, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 16, 2004

Bill 38  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Jerry Pye
(Dartmouth North)
First Reading October 29, 2003

Bill 39  An Act to Provide for Accountability in Health-care Spending
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading October 29, 2003

Bill 40  An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading October 30, 2003
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 19, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 14, 2004; May 17, 2004; May 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 10

Bill 41  An Act to Amend Chapter 277 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Mechanics' Lien Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading October 30, 2003

Bill 42  An Act to Amend Chapter 401 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Residential Tenancies Act, to Provide Fair Remedies for Tenants
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading October 30, 2003

Bill 43  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act, to Implement the Recommendations of the Special Education Implementation Review Committee
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading October 30, 2003

Bill 44  An Act to Restore the Legal and Environmental Rights of the People of Sydney
Gordie Gosse
(Cape Breton Nova)
First Reading October 30, 2003

Bill 45  An Act to Amend Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Act, to Protect the Taxpayers of Nova Scotia
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Chair of Treasury and Policy Board
First Reading April 15, 2004

Bill 46  An Act to Amend Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Act, to Establish the Office of Health Promotion*
The Hon. Rodney J. MacDonald
Minister of Health Promotion
First Reading April 15, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 20, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 13, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 12, 2004; May 14, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement July 1, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 16

Bill 47  An Act to Establish the Council of Atlantic Premiers
The Hon. John F. Hamm, M.D.
Premier
First Reading April 15, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 20, 2004

Bill 48  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96 the Education Act*
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading April 15, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 26, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 12, 2004; May 13, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 14, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement Proclamation
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 12

Bill 49  An Act to amend Chapter 17 of the Acts of 1998, the Mi'kmaq Education Act
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading April 15, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 26, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 10, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 14, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement October 23, 2007, with effect on and after April 1, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 15

Bill 50  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994, the Credit Union Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading April 15, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 26, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 10, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 14, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 4, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 11

Bill 51  An Act to Establish a Provincial Acadian Day : Loi instituant la Fête provinciale des Acadiens et des Acadiennes
The Hon. Chris d'Entremont
Minister of Acadian Affairs
First Reading April 16, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 26, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 10, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 14, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement August 15, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 9

Bill 52  An Act to Set Criteria for Prioritizing Road Improvement Projects
Charlie Parker
(Pictou West)
First Reading April 19, 2004
(Second reading debates)

Bill 53  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act
Stephen McNeil
(Annapolis)
First Reading April 20, 2004
(Second reading debates)

Bill 54  An Act to Amend Chapter 35 of the Acts of 1881, An Act to incorporate Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Chester, Lunenburg County
John E. Chataway
(Chester-St. Margaret's)
First Reading April 20, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee May 18, 2004
Second Reading April 27, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 23

Bill 55  An Act to Authorize the Municipality of the District of Chester to Provide a Retiring Allowance for Barry Lenihan
John E. Chataway
(Chester-St. Margaret's)
First Reading April 20, 2004
Second Reading April 27, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee May 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 19

Bill 56  An Act to Amend Chapter 148 of the Acts of 1930, An Act to Incorporate the Nova Scotia Fish and Game Protective Association and County or District Fish and Game Associations
Brooke Taylor
(Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley)
First Reading April 20, 2004
Second Reading April 27, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee May 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 22

Bill 57  An Act to Amend Chapter 62 of the Revised Statutes of 1989. The Cemetery and Funeral Services Act*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading April 20, 2004
Second Reading April 20, 2004
Law Amendments Committee April 21, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading April 22, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 1

Bill 58  An Act to Amend Chapter 277 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Mechanics' Lien Act*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 21, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 27, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 12, 2004; May 13, 2004; May 19, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 20, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement January 1, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 14

Bill 59  An Act to amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
Jerry Pye
(Dartmouth North)
First Reading April 21, 2004

Bill 60  An Act to Amend Chapter 87 of the Acts of 1915, An Act respecting the Antigonish Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and Chapter 105 of the Acts of 1981, An Act to Confer Additional Powers Upon Antigonish Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
(Antigonish)
First Reading April 21, 2004
Second Reading April 27, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee May 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 20

Bill 61  An Act to Amend Chapter 466 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Theatres and Amusements Act*
Joan Massey
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading April 26, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 6, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 13, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 14, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement earlier of 180 days after Royal Assent or Proclamation
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 17

Bill 62  An Act Respecting Certain Financial Measures*
The Hon. Peter Christie
Minister of Finance
First Reading April 26, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 6, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 13, 2004; May 19, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 20, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004; except S.44,47: January 1, 2000; S.26: January 1, 2004; S.47: March 17, 2004; S.2-5,28,29,30,31,46,48: April 1, 2004; S.42: June 1, 2004; S.16-18: August 1, 2004; S.35: April 1, 2005; S.19: July 22, 2004; S.6-15: March 30, 2007; s40,41: Proclamation
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 3

Bill 63  An Act to Amend Chapter 155 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Executive Council Act, and Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989 the Public Service Act
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading April 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 64  An Act to Establish a Transporation
Authority for the Capital Region

The Hon. Ronald S. Russell, C.D.
Minister of Transporation and Public Works
First Reading April 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 65  An Act to Provide Accountability for the Expenditure of Taxes on Gasoline and Diesel Oil
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading April 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 66  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
David A. Wilson
Sackville-Cobequid
First Reading April 28, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 67  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading May 3, 2004
Second Reading May 10, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 13, 2004
Third Reading May 14, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement dissolution or determination by the effluxion of time of the present House of Assembly
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 13

Bill 68  An Act to Implement the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment in Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading May 3, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 13, 2004
Third Reading May 14, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 5

Bill 69  An Act to Amend Chapter 73 of the Acts of 1972, An Act to incorporate The Halifax-Dartmouth United Appeal
Brooke Taylor
Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley
First Reading May 3, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee May 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement May 20, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 21

Bill 70  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act, Chapter 300 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Municipal Elections Act, and Chapter 302 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Municipal Grants Act
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading May 5, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 10, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 18, 2004
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement July 9, 2004; except S.20: April 1, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 7

Bill 71  An Act to Amend Chapter 99 of the Acts of 1951, An Act to Incorporate The Nova Scotia Drama League
John Chataway
(Chester-St. Margaret's )
First Reading May 6, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 7, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee October 14, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement December 21, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 54

Bill 72  An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1993, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading May 7, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 10, 2004

Bill 73  An Act Respecting the Administration of Justice*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading May 7, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 10, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement Proclamation; except S.3,4: April 1, 2002; S.6: Date of Royal Assent; S.27-29: November 1, 2003; s.24,31: July 9, 2004; s.2,15-20: July 30, 2004; S11-13: October 20, 2004; Part X: December 21, 2004; s21-23: March 11, 2005; s.7-10: May 27, 2005; s.30 July 29, 2005; s14: August 26, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 6

Bill 74  An Act Respecting the Municipal Taxation of Oil Refineries and Liquified Natural Gas Plants*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading May 7, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 10, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2004; May 18, 2004; May 19, 2004
Committee of the Whole House May 20, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 20, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement July 30, 2004, with effect on and after April 1, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 8

Bill 75  An Act Respecting the Representation of Students in the Governance of Universities
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading May 10, 2004

Bill 76  An Act to Amend Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading May 11, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 77  An Act to Amend Chapter 22 of the Acts of 1996, the Animal Cruelty Prevention Act, and to Amend Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Wildlife Act
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading May 11, 2004

Bill 78  An Act to Provide for Defraying Certain Charges and Expenses of the Pubic Service of the Province
The Hon. Peter G. Christie
Minister of Finance
First Reading May 11, 2004
Second Reading May 11, 2004
Third Reading May 11, 2004
Royal Assent May 20, 2004
Commencement April 1, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 2

Bill 79  An Act Respecting the Price of Petroleum Products*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading May 13, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 14, 2004
Law Amendments Committee May 18, 2004; May 19, 2004; May 19, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 13, 2005; except S4,11:July 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 11

Bill 80  An Act Respecting Fair-marketing Practices in the Sale of Gasoline and Diesel Oil
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 13, 2004

Bill 81  An Act to Amend Chapter 199 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Heritage Property Act
Gerald Sampson
(Victoria-The Lakes)
First Reading May 14, 2004

Bill 82 An Act to Amend Chapter 55 of the Acts of 1963, the Halifax Regional Water Commission Act
Gary Hines
(Waverly-Fall River-Beaver Bank)
First Reading May 17, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 5, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement December 4, 2006
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 49

Bill 83 An Act to Require the Taking of Blood Samples to Protect Victims of Crime, Emergency Service Workers, Good Samaritans and Other Persons
Bill Langille
(Colchester North)
First Reading May 18, 2004

Bill 84 An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act*
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 18, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 18, 2004
Law Amendments Committee September 16, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 7, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement October 1, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 41

Bill 85  An Act Respecting The Royal Canadian Legion and Philip and Gail Huston Property in Tatamagouche
Bill Langille
(Colchester North)
First Reading May 19, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 1, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee October 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement October 18, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 52

Bill 86  An Act to Prohibit the Taking of a Photograph with a Camera Phone in a Prohibited Place
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading May 20, 2004

Bill 87  An Act Respecting Electricity
The Hon. Cecil P. Clarke
Minister of Energy
First Reading September 23, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 27, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 5, 2004; October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 18, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement February 1, 2007
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 25

Bill 88  An Act to Protect Residential Communities from Quarries
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading September 23, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 89  An Act to Amend Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes, 1989 the Insurance Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading September 23, 2004

Bill 90  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1995, the Highway 104 Western Alignment Act
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell, C.D.
Minister of Transportation and Public Works
First Reading September 23, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 24, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 5, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement September 14, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 35

Bill 91  An Act to Amend Chapter 475 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Trade Union Act
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading September 23, 2004

Bill 92  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell, C.D.
Minister of Transportation and Public Works
First Reading September 23, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 24, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 5, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement May 12, 2005; except s.10: October 1, 2005; s. 5: proclamation
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 42

Bill 93  An Act Respecting the Municipal Taxation of a Natural Gas Distribution System
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading September 24, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 27, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 5, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement December 21, 2004 for a period of 20 years beginning January 1, 2004.
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 27

Bill 94  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Charlie Parker
(Pictou West)
First Reading September 24, 2004

Bill 95  An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2001, the Land Registration Act*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading September 24, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 27, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 5, 2004; October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement December 1, 2004; except S15: September 24, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 38

Bill 96  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading September 24, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 1, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 5, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 7, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement October 18,2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 36

Bill 97  An Act to Change the Name of the University College of Cape Breton and to Amend Chapter 484 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the University College of Cape Breton Act, and Related Statutes
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading September 24, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 4, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 8, 2004; October 14, 2004

Bill 98  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading September 24, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 27, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 5, 2004
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement December 21, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 44

Bill 99  An Act to Amend Chapter 494 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Vital Statistics Act
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading September 24, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 27, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 7, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement January 1, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 48

Bill 100  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading September 24, 2004

Bill 101  An Act to Amend Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Act, to Establish the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs*
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading September 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 28, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 5, 2004; October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement January 27, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 45

Bill 102  An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 1994-95 the Maintenance Enforcement Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading September 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 28, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 5, 2004; October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement April 1, 2006
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 40

Bill 103  An Act to Amend Chapter 393 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Regulations Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading September 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading September 28, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 4, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 5, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 7, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement March 4, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 46

Bill 104  An Act to Amend Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1990, the Emergency Measures Act
Darrell Dexter
Cole Harbour
First Reading September 27, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 105  An Act to Amend Chapter 380 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Utilities Act
Frank Corbett
Cape Breton Centre
First Reading September 27, 2004

Bill 106  An Act to Amend Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act
Maureen MacDonald
Halifax Needham
First Reading September 28, 2004

Bill 107  An Act to Monitor the Prescribing of Certain Drugs*
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading September 28, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 1, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 5, 2004; October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement July 4, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 32

Bill 108  An Act to Amend Chapter 122 of the Acts of 1926, An Act to Incorporate the "Chester Yacht Club"
John E. Chataway
(Chester-St. Margaret's)
First Reading September 29, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 1, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee October 14, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement october 18, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 53

Bill 109  An Act Respecting Mental Health
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading September 29, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 110  An Act for the Protection of Persons in Care*
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading September 29, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 15, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 18, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement October 1, 2007
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 33

Bill 111  French-language Services Act = Loi sur les services en français*
The Hon. Chris d'Entremont
Minister of Acadian Affairs
First Reading October 1, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 4, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 8, 2004; October 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement December 9, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 26

Bill 112  An Act Respecting the Selection of Senators
Mark Parent
(Kings North)
First Reading October 1, 2004

Bill 113  Children and Family Services Act (amended)
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading October 1, 2004

Bill 114  An Act to Establish Helmet Safety Awareness Week
H. David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading October 1, 2004

Bill 115  An Act Respecting the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading October 1, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 4, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement January 31, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 30

Bill 116 An Act to Amend Chapter 260 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Liquor Control Act*
Joan Massey
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading October 1, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 5, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement March 17, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 39

Bill 117  An Act Respecting the Provision of Ambulance Services and Emergency Health Services
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading October 1, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 4, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement September 30, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 5

Bill 118  An Act to Protect Residential Communities from Strip Mines
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading October 1, 2004

Bill 119  Agriculture Administration Amendment (2004) Act*
The Hon. Chris A. d'Entremont
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading October 1, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 4, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 15, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement January 21, 2005; except s 12,17-22: February 1, 2005; s 3-8: April 1, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 24

Bill 120  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
Keith Colwell
(Preston)
First Reading October 1, 2004

Bill 121  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act*
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading October 4, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 5, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 8, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 12, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement Proclamation
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 43

Bill 122  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
Michele Raymond
(Halifax Atlantic)
First Reading October 4, 2004

Bill 123  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Stephen McNeil
(Annapolis)
First Reading October 5, 2004

Bill 124  An Act to Amend Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading October 5, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 125  An Act Respecting Mandatory Testing and Disclosure to Protect Victims of Crime, Emergency Service Workers and Other Persons*
Bill Langille
(Colchester North)
First Reading October 6, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 7, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 12, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 15, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement June 1, 2006
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 29

Bill 126  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act, Respecting Quarries
Joan Massey
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading October 6, 2004

Bill 127  An Act to Amend Chapter 32 of the Acts of 1991, the Pictou Regional Development Commission Act
The Hon. John F. Hamm, M.D.
(Pictou Centre)
First Reading October 6, 2004
Second Reading October 7, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee October 14, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
Third Reading October 14, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement October 18, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 50

Bill 128  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act, Respecting Waste Electronic Equipment
Joan Massey
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading October 6, 2004

Bill 129  An Act to Amend Chapter 340 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Pension Benefits Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading October 7, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 12, 2004

Bill 130  An Act Respecting the Legal Profession*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 8, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 15, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 18, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement May 31, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 28

Bill 131  An Act Respecting Policing in Nova Scotia*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 8, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 12, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 18, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement January 1, 2006
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 31

Bill 132  An Act to Amend Chapter 12 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Amusement Devices Safety Act*
Gordie Gosse
(Cape Breton Nova)
First Reading October 8, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 12, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 15, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement July 8, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 34

Bill 133  An Act to Amend Chapter 27 of the Acts of 1998, the Wilderness Areas Protection Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading October 8, 2004

Bill 134  An Act to Authorize a Marketing and Promotions Levy in the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
The Hon. Richard Hurlburt
(Yarmouth)
First Reading October 12, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 14, 2004
Private and Local Bills Committee April 18, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement September 23, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 33

Bill 135  An Act Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell, C.D.
Government House Leader
First Reading October 12, 2004
Second Reading October 12, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 14, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 14, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 15, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement November 12, 2004
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 37

Bill 136  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
Joan Massey
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading October 12, 2004

Bill 137  An Act to Amend Chapter 120 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Day Care Act
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading October 13, 2004

Bill 138  An Act to Amend Chapter 475 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Trade Union Act*
Bill Langille
(Colchester North)
First Reading October 13, 2004
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 14, 2004
Law Amendments Committee October 15, 2004; October 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 18, 2004
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement March 17, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 47

Bill 139  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Gerald Sampson
(Victoria-The Lakes)
First Reading October 13, 2004

Bill 140  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1997 (Second Session), the Highway Workers Collective Bargaining Act
Charlie Parker
(Pictou West)
First Reading October 14, 2004

Bill 141  An Act to Provide Access to Defibrillators
H. David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading October 14, 2004

Bill 142  An Act to Amend Chapter 197 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Health Services and Insurance Act
H. David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading October 15, 2004

Bill 143  An Act to Dissolve The Ladies Golf Association of Nova Scotia and to Repeal Chapter 128 of the Acts of 1973, The Ladies Golf Association of Nova Scotia Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
(Lunenburg)
First Reading October 15, 2004
Second Reading October 18, 2004
Committee of the Whole House October 18, 2004
Third Reading October 18, 2004
Royal Assent October 18, 2004
Commencement January 1, 2005
2004 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 51

Bill 144  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act, to Authorize a Binding Plebiscite Respecting the Operation of Video Lottery Terminals
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading April 18, 2005

Bill 145  An Act to Amend Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Elections Act*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
(Minister of Justice)
First Reading April 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 19, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005; April 27, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 28, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement June 17, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 17

Bill 146  An Act to Facilitate Interjurisdictional Policing in Certain Circumstances*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
(Minister of Justice )
First Reading April 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 19, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement February 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 4

Bill 147  An Act to Amend Chapter 38 of the Acts of 2001, the Youth Justice Act, and Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
(Minister of Justice)
First Reading April 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 27, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 28, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement s1,2:February 1, 2006; s3,4:June 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 32

Bill 148  An Act Respecting the Administration of Justice
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
(Minister of Justice)
First Reading April 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 22, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement s. 7-8:July 8,2005 with effect on and after December 20, 1996; s3-6,16,19,20: August 26, 2005; s1,2,17,18:February 1, 2006;
ss9-15:June 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 8

Bill 149  An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1998, the Video Lottery Terminals Moratorium Act
Danny Graham
(Halifax Citadel)
First Reading April 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 150  An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading April 18, 2005

Bill 151  An Act to Require the Payment of a Royalty on the Bottling of Water
Harold Theriault Jr.
(Digby-Annapolis)
First Reading April 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 152  An Act to Amend Chapter 260 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Liquor Control Act
The Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister responsible for the Liquor Control Act
First Reading April 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 22, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement August 15, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 21

Bill 153  An Act to Amend Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Act, to Establish the Office of Immigration*
The Hon. Rodney MacDonald
Minister of Immigration
First Reading April 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 11, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 29, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 24

Bill 154  An Act to Amend Chapter 365 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Provincial Finance Act
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading April 19, 2005

Bill 155  An Act to Amend Chapter 11 of the Acts of 1993, the Railways Act
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading April 20, 2005

Bill 156  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
Russell Mackinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading April 20, 2005

Bill 157  An Act to Amend Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1992, the Nova Scotia Power Privatization Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading April 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 158  An Act Respecting the Practice of Paramedicine
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading April 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 22, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement Proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 10

Bill 159  An Act to Amend Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2002, the Université Sainte-Anne -- Collège de l'Acadie Act
Loi Modifiant le chapitre 31 des lois de 2002, la Loi sur l’Université Sainte Anne -- Collège de l’Acadie

The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading April 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 22, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement September 1, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 29

Bill 160  An Act to Change the Name of the University College of Cape Breton and to Amend Chapter 484 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the University College of Cape Breton Act, and Related Statutes
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading April 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 22, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 21, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 30

Bill 161  An Act to Amend Chapter 438 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Special Places Protection Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading April 21, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading  April 22, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 26, 2005
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 29, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 28

Bill 162  An Act to Amend Chapter 380 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Utilities Act*
The Hon. Cecil P. Clarke
Minister of Energy
First Reading April 21, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005; May 18, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 13, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 25

Bill 163  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 April 22, 2005

Bill 164  An Act to Amend Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2000, the Employment Support and Income Assistance Act
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading April 22, 2005

Bill 165  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96 the Education Act
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading April 22, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee April 27, 2005
Committee of the Whole House April 28, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement November 21, 2007
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 16

Bill 166  An Act to Amend Chapter 217 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Income Tax Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading April 22, 2005

Bill 167  An Act to Amend Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2000, the Employment Support and Income Assistance Act
Marilyn More
(Dartmouth South-Portland Valley)
First Reading April 25, 2005

Bill 168  An Act to Amend Chapter 418 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Securities Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading April 25, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 28, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 11, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 29, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 26

Bill 169  An Act to Amend Chapter 3 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Farm Registration Act*
Stephen MacNeil
(Annapolis)
First Reading April 25, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 19, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 19, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement February 15, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 18

Bill 170  An Act to Amend Chapter 217 of the Revised Statutes, 1989 the Income Tax Act
Wayne J. Gaudet
(Clare)
First Reading April 25, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 171  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
Charlie Parker
(Pictou West)
First Reading April 26, 2005

Bill 172  An Act to Exempt from Municipal Taxation Certain Ice Rinks in Rocky Lake Commons, Halifax Regional Municipality
Gary Hines
(Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank)
First Reading April 26, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 173  An Act Respecting the Bee Industry
The Hon. Chris A. d'Entremont
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading April 27, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 28, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 11, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 17, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement June 22, 2007
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 3

Bill 174  An Act to Amend Chapter 28 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Auditor General Act*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading April 27, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading April 28, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 29, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 13

Bill 175  An Act to Provide for the Use of Safe Needles in Workplaces
H. David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading April 27, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 176  An Act to Amend Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2001, the Order of Nova Scotia Act
Gordie Gosse
(Cape Breton Nova)
First Reading April 27, 2005

Bill 177  An Act Respecting Certain Financial Measures*
The Hon. Peter G. Christie
Minister of Finance
First Reading April 28, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 29, 2005; s15-25 with effect on and after January 1, 2001; s.7,9-14 with effect on and after January 1, 2004; s.5 with effect on and after May 20, 2004; s.22 with effect on and after January 1, 2005; s.26-29,31 with effect on and after April 1, 2005; s.3, 4, 6, 16 to 20, 23, 24 and 30 with effect on and after April 26, 2005; s.8: on and after July 1, 2005; s. 21 with effect on and after January 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 6

Bill 178  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1992, the Emergency "911" Act
Harold Theriault Jr.
(Digby-Annapolis)
First Reading April 28, 2005

Bill 179  An Act Respecting Support Services for Disabled Persons in Self-managed Care*
H. David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading April 28, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 17, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 18, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement May 19, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 12

Bill 180  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading April 29, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 2, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 21, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 22

Bill 181  An Act to Amend Chapter 7 of the Acts of 1996, the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading May 2, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 19, 2005

Bill 182  An Act to Amend Chapter 380 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Utilities Act
Michel Samson
(Richmond)
First Reading May 2, 2005

Bill 183  An Act to Amend Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Wildlife Act
Gerald Sampson
(Victoria-The Lakes)
First Reading May 3, 2005

Bill 184  An Act to Amend Chapter 365 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Provincial Finance Act
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 3, 2005

Bill 185  An Act to Promote Physical Education and Fitness in Schools
Wayne J. Gaudet
(Clare)
First Reading May 3, 2005

Bill 186  An Act to Amend Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Insurance Act, and Chapter 240 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Judicature Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 4, 2005

Bill 187  An Act to Amend Chapter 246 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Labour Standards Code
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading May 4, 2005

Bill 188  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading May 4, 2005

Bill 189  An Act to Implement Chapter 12 of the Acts of 2004, An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act
H. David Wilson
(Glace Bay)
First Reading May 4, 2005

Bill 190  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Education Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading May 4, 2005

Bill 191  An Act to Amend Chapter 23 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Assessment Act, Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act, and Certain Related Statutes
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading May 5, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 12, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 21, 2005, with effect on and after April 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 9

Bill 192  An Act to Establish a Day to Recognize Alexander Graham Bell*
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading May 5, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement May 19, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 1

Bill 193  An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2000, the Health Authorities Act, and Chapter 17 of the Acts of 1995-96, the Revenue Act
Jerry Pye
(Dartmouth North)
First Reading May 5, 2005

Bill 194  An Act to Enforce a Moratorium on Strip Mines in Cape Breton
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading May 6, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 195  An Act to Establish Joseph Howe Day
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading May 6, 2005

Bill 196  An Act Respecting the Enhancement of School Libraries
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading May 6, 2005

Bill 197  An Act to Amend Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 9, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005; May 18, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement Proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 19

Bill 198  An Act Respecting the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission*
The Hon. Peter G. Christie
Minister of Finance
First Reading May 10, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 12, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 1, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 7

Bill 199  An Act to Amend Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading May 10, 2005

Bill 200  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading May 10, 2005

Bill 201  An Act to Amend Chapter 504 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Wildlife Act
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading May 11, 2005

Bill 202  An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1990, the Children and Family Services Act*
The Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Community Services
First Reading May 11, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement November 30, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 15

Bill 203  An Act Respecting Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment*
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading May 11, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 14, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005; October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 31, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement July 3, 2007
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 42

Bill 204  An Act to Amend Chapter 4 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Gaming Control Act
Danny Graham
(Halifax Citadel)
First Reading May 11, 2005

Bill 205  An Act to Amend Chapter 418 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Securities Act*
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading May 11, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 12, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 29, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 27

Bill 206  An Act to Repeal Chapter 2 of the Acts of 1987, the Camp Hill Foundation Act, and Chapter 492 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Victoria General Hospital Foundation Act*
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading May 11, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 12, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 8, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 14

Bill 207  An Act to Amend Chapter 365 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Provincial Finance Act*
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 12, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement December 9, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 23

Bill 208  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading May 12, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 12, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement July 13, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 31

Bill 209  An Act to Amend Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Insurance Act
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading May 12, 2005

Bill 210  An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 2000, the Health Authorities Act*
Jerry Pye
(Dartmouth North)
First Reading May 13, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Law Amendments Committee May 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House May 19, 2005
Third Reading May 19, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement May 1, 2008
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 20

Bill 211  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Keith Colwell
(Preston)
First Reading May 13, 2005

Bill 212  An Act Respecting the Protection and Portability of Health Insurance
Michele Raymond
(Halifax Atlantic)
First Reading May 13, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 19, 2005

Bill 213  An Act to Address the Historic Injustice Committed Against the People of Africville
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading May 16, 2005

Bill 214  An Act to Amend Chapter 188 of the Revised Statutes, 1989 the Government Purchases Act
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading May 16, 2005

Bill 215  An Act to Provide for Defraying Certain Charges and Expenses of the Public Service of the Province
The Hon. Peter G. Christie
Minister of Finance
First Reading May 16, 2005
Second Reading May 16, 2005
Third Reading May 16, 2005
Royal Assent May 19, 2005
Commencement April 1, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 2

Bill 216  An Act to Ensure a Right of Way for the Beechville Baptist Church to Lovett Lake for Baptisms
Keith Colwell
(Preston)
First Reading May 17, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 19, 2005

Bill 217  An Act to Ensure Fair and Equitable Fuel Prices in Nova Scotia
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 18, 2005

Bill 218  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading May 18, 2005

Bill 219  An Act to Amend Chapter 475 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Trade Union Act*
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading May 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading May 19, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 14, 2005; November 16, 2005
November 17, 2005
Committee of the Whole House December 8, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading December 8, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement October 1, 2006 except ss.3(2) and 3(3): September 7, 2007 with effect on and after October 1, 2007
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 61

Bill 220  An Act to Amend Chapter 475 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Trade Union Act
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading May 19, 2005

Bill 221  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
James DeWolfe
(Pictou East)
First Reading May 19, 2005

Bill 222  An Act to Recover Damages and Health-care Costs from Manufacturers of Tobacco*
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 13, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 17, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 21, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement Proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 46

Bill 223  An Act to Delay the Application for Rate Increases by Nova Scotia Power
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading October 13, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 224  An Act to Amend Chapter 217 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Income Tax Act
Bill Estabrooks
(Timberlea-Prospect)
First Reading October 13, 2005

Bill 225  An Act to Amend Chapter 12 of the Acts of 2002, the Smoke-free Places Act *
The Hon. Rodney J. MacDonald
Minister of Health Promotion
First Reading October 13, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 18, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 25, 2005; October 26, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 1, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement Novmeber 6, 2006 with effect on and after December 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 59

Bill 226  An Act to Amend Chapter 214 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Human Rights Act
Russell MacKinnon
(Cape Breton West)
First Reading October 13, 2005

Bill 227  An Act to Amend Chapter 380 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Utilities Act
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading October 13, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 228  An Act to Amend Chapter 12 of the Acts of 1993, the Social Workers Act*
The Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Community Services
First Reading October 14, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 18, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 21, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 24, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 25, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement February 10, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 60

Bill 229  An Act to Amend Chapter 120 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Day Care Act
Marilyn More
(Dartmouth South-Portland Valley)
First Reading October 14, 2005

Bill 230  An Act to Amend Chapter 213 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Housing Development Corporation Act
The Hon. David M. Morse
Minister of Community Services
First Reading October 14, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 20, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement February 10, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 52

Bill 231  An Act to Amend Chapter 217 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Income Tax Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading October 14, 2005

Bill 232  An Act Respecting the Practice of Optometry *
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading October 17, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 20, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005; October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 31, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement April 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 43

Bill 233  An Act to Amend Chapter 2 of the Acts of 1991, the Energy-efficient Appliances Act
Joan Massey
(Dartmouth East)
First Reading October 17, 2005

Bill 234  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading October 17, 2005

Bill 235  An Act Respecting Dispensing Opticians *
The Hon. Angus MacIsaac
Minister of Health
First Reading October 17, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 20, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005; October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
Third Reading October 31, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement August 17, 2007
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 39

Bill 236  An Act to Amend Chapter 430 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Small Claims Court Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 20, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading October 31, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement April 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 58

Bill 237  An Act to Amend Chapter 6 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Maintenance and Enforcement *
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 1, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 2, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 3, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement April 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 53

Bill 238  An Act to Change the Name of the Cape Breton Family Young Men's Christian Association and to Amend Chapter 115 of the Acts of 1886, An Act Respecting the Cape Breton Family Young Men's Christian Association
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Private and Local Bills Committee October 31, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 1, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement December 8, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 62

Bill 239  An Act to Amend Chapter 141 of the Acts of 1925, An Act to Incorporate the Northern Yacht Club
The Hon. Cecil P. Clarke
(Cape Breton North)
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Private and Local Bills Committee October 31, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 1, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement December 8, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 64

Bill 240  An Act to Amend Chapter 147 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Energy Resources Conservation Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading October 18, 2005

Bill 241  An Act Respecting Commercial Mediation
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 20, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement April 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 36

Bill 242  An Act to Amend Chapter 179 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Forests Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading October 18, 2005

Bill 243  An Act to Amend Chapter 8 of the Acts of 1990, the Emergency Measures Act, and Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Act *
The Hon. Ernest L. Fage
Minister responsible for the Emergency Measures Act
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 21, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005; October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement December 20, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 48

Bill 244  An Act to Amend Chapter 30 of the Acts of 2001, the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments and Decrees Act
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 21, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement July 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 49

Bill 245  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Environment Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading October 18, 2005

Bill 246  An Act to Implement the Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts and on Their Recognition
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 18, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 21, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement May 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 41

Bill 247  An Act Respecting the Provision of Correctional Services *
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 28, 2005; October 31, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 1, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement July 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 37

Bill 248  An Act to Amend Chapter 217 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Income Tax Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading October 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 249  An Act to Assist in the Enforcement of Court Orders
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 21, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 24, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 25, 2005
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement July 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 40

Bill 250  An Act to Further Discourage the Theft of Gasoline and Diesel Oil *
The Hon. Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 26, 2005; October 28, 2005;
October 31, 2005; November 2, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 3, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement July 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 38

Bill 251  An Act to Amend Chapter 376 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Service Act *
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Government House Leader
First Reading October 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement Proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 57

Bill 252  An Act to Amend Chapter 1 (1992 Supplement) of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the House of Assembly Act *
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell
Government House Leader
First Reading October 19, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 31, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 3, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 3, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement February 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 51

Bill 253  An Act to Regulate the Use of Unsafe Products in Public Places in Nova Scotia
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading October 20, 2005

Bill 254  An Act to Amend Chapter 293 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Motor Vehicle Act *
The Hon. Ronald S. Russell, C.D.
Minister of Transportation and Public Works
First Reading October 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 25, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 26, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 1, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement January 1, 2007, or such earlier date as the Governor in Council orders and declares by proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 54

Bill 255  An Act to Amend Chapter 14 of the Acts of 1995, the Train Station Inn Cabooses Act
Bill Langille
(Colchester North)
First Reading October 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Private and Local Bills Committee December 8, 2005
Committee of the Whole House December 8, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading December 8, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement December 8, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 65

Bill 256  An Act to Amend Chapter 18 of the Acts of 1998, the Municipal Government Act *
The Hon. Barry Barnet
Minister of Services Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
First Reading October 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement February 10, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 55

Bill 257  An Act to Amend Chapter 25 of the Acts of 1996, the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act *
The Hon. Chris d'Entremont
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
First Reading October 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 27, 2005; October 31, 2005;
November 2, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 3, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement Proclamation; except s1:June 19, 2007
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 50

Bill 258  An Act to Amend Chapter 46 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Building Code Act *
The Hon. Kerry Morash
Minister of Environment and Labour
First Reading October 20, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 25, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement July 1, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 47

Bill 259  An Act to Amend Chapter 380 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Utilities Act
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading October 21, 2005

Bill 260  An Act to Protect Public Safety
The Hon.Michael G. Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading October 21, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 24, 2005
Law Amendments Committee October 25, 2005; October 26, 2005
Committee of the Whole House October 27, 2005
Third Reading November 1, 2005
Royal Assent November 23, 2005
Commencement December 1, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 34

Bill 261  An Act to Amend Chapter 497 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Volunteer Services Act
David A. Wilson
(Sackville-Cobequid)
First Reading October 21, 2005

Bill 262  An Act to Provide Insurance Protection for Emergency Responders
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading October 24, 2005

Bill 263  An Act to Make Communities and Neighbourhoods Safer
Kevin Deveaux
(Cole Harbour-Eastern Passage)
First Reading October 24, 2005

Bill 264  An Act to Amend Chapter 371 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Public Highways Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading October 24, 2005

Bill 265  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
Frank Corbett
(Cape Breton Centre)
First Reading October 24, 2005

Bill 266  An Act to Amend Chapter 92 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Consumer Protection Act
Graham Steele
(Halifax Fairview)
First Reading October 25, 2005

Bill 267  An Act to Authorize a Marketing Levy on Cape Breton Island *
Manning MacDonald
(Cape Breton South)
First Reading October 25, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 27, 2005
Private and Local Bills Committee October 31, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 1, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement Proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 63

Bill 268  An Act Respecting Pre-primary Education
The Hon. Jamie Muir
Minister of Education
First Reading October 25, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading October 31, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 2, 2005; November 3, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 3, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement March 24, 2006, with effect on and after August 1, 2005
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 44

Bill 269  An Act to Amend Chapter 323 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Off-highway Vehicles Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading October 25, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)

Bill 270  An Act Respecting Professional Planners
Jim DeWolfe
(Pictou East)
First Reading October 26, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 1, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 2, 2005
Committee of the Whole House December 8, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading December 8, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement May 4, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 45

Bill 271  An Act to Amend Chapter 31 of the Acts of 2001, the Fatality Investigations Act
Jerry Pye
(Dartmouth North)
First Reading October 26, 2005

Bill 272  An Act to Amend Chapter 449 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Student Aid Act
Diana Whalen
(Halifax Clayton Park)
First Reading October 27, 2005

Bill 273  An Act to Amend Chapter 323 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Off-highway Vehicles Act
John MacDonell
(Hants East)
First Reading October 27, 2005

Bill 274  An Act Respecting the Society of Management Accountants of Nova Scotia
The Hon. Peter G. Christie
(Bedford)
First Reading October 31, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 1, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 2, 2005
Committee of the Whole House November 3, 2005
Third Reading November 3, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement June 23, 2006
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 35

Bill 275  An Act to Amend Chapter 323 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Off-highway Vehicles Act*
The Hon. Richard Hurlburt
Minister of Natural Resources
First Reading November 1, 2005
(Second Reading Debates)
Second Reading November 3, 2005
Law Amendments Committee November 17, 2005; November 18, 2005;
November 22, 2005; November 24, 2005; November 29, 2005
Committee of the Whole House December 8, 2005
(Third Reading Debates)
Third Reading December 8, 2005
Royal Assent December 8, 2005
Commencement April 1, 2006 or Proclamation except s 15b: April 7, 2007; s16: Proclamation
2005 Statutes
(1st Session)
Chapter 56

Bill 276  An Act to Amend Chapter 231 of the Revised Statutes, 1989, the Insurance Act
Darrell Dexter
(Cole Harbour)
First Reading November 2, 2005

Bill 277  An Act to Make Communities and Neighbourhoods Safer
Hon. Michael Baker, Q.C.
Minister of Justice
First Reading November 3, 2005

Bill 278  An Act to Amend Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1993, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Maureen MacDonald
(Halifax Needham)
First Reading December 8, 2005

Bill 279  An Act Respecting the Maritime Conservatory of Music and the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Howard Epstein
(Halifax Chebucto)
First Reading December 8, 2005

Bill 280  An Act to Amend Chapter 10 of the Acts of 1994-95, the Workers' Compensation Act
Leo Glavine
(Kings West)
First Reading December 8, 2005

Bill 281  An Act to Declare the Brook Trout to be the Provincial Fish of Nova Scotia
Keith Colwell
(Preston)
First Reading December 8, 2005

Explanation of Progress of Bills
Final Status of Bills for 3rd Session, 56th General Assembly, 1995-96
Final Status of Bills for 4th Session, 56th General Assembly, 1996
Final Status of Bills for 5th Session, 56th General Assembly, 1997
Final Status of Bills for 6th Session, 56th General Assembly, Fall 1997
Final Status of Bills for 1st Session, 57th General Assembly, 1998-99
Final Status of Bills for 1st Session, 58th General Assembly, 1999-00
Final Status of Bills for 2nd Session, 58th General Assembly, 2001-02
Final Status of Bills for 3rd Session, 58th General Assembly, 2003

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