Assembly Vote
17th Assembly, 5th SessionOctober 28, 2014
Bill 33
An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act, No. 2,
Bill Sponsor:
Alfred Moses
Last Stage Completed:
Law (Assent given) (Nov. 6, 2014)
Topic
Motion Text
Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that Bill 33, An Act to Amend the Elections and Plebiscites Act, No. 2, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, Bill 33 amends the Elections and Plebiscites Act to: • replace the provisions for advance polls with a
new special voting opportunity;
•
modernize requirements relating to campaigning, including requirements with respect to campaign advertising and sponsor identification;
• require candidates to file statements from banks
or approved institutions in support of their financial reports;
• increase the number of electors for whom
another elector may vouch and prohibit candidates from vouching;
• prohibit candidates from accepting more than
$1,500 in anonymous contributions;
• permit candidates to pay for petty expenses
incurred in a campaign period;
• enhance the investigation and enforcement
powers of the Chief Electoral Officer; and
• modernize the drafting of the offence provision.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.