Assembly Vote
19th Assembly, 2nd SessionMarch 27, 2023
Motion Sponsor
Bill 76
An Act to Amend the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act
Bill Sponsor:
Kevin O'Reilly
Last Stage Completed:
Law (Assent given) (March 30, 2023)
Topic
Second Reading of Bill 76: An Act to Amend the Electoral Boundaries Act
Motion Text
Mr. Speaker, I move, second by the Member for Nahendeh, that Bill 76, An Act to Amend the Electoral Boundaries Act, be read for the second time.
Mr. Speaker, Bill 76 amends the Electoral Boundaries Commission Act to
- Establish a Commission within two years of the 2023 general election;
- Expand the size of the Commission;
- Broaden the eligibility to serve as chairperson of the Commission;
- Add geographic and place names to the relevant considerations of the Commission; and,
- Modernize language, including by using gender-neutral language.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Summary
Results:
Carried
As a voice vote there is no record of individual votes, just the final result.