INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

Bill 41--The Regional Health Authorities Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. Darren Praznik (Minister of Health): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable government House leader (Mr. McCrae), that leave be given to introduce Bill 41, The Regional Health Authorities Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act; Loi modifiant la Loi concernant les offices régionaux de la santé et modifications corrélatives, and that the same be now received and read a first time.

His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, having been advised of the contents of this bill, recommends it to the House. I am pleased to table at this time, as well, a copy of the Lieutenant Governor's message.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 48--The Child and Family Services Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. Bonnie Mitchelson (Minister of Family Services): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Labour (Mr. Gilleshammer), that leave be given to introduce Bill 48, The Child and Family Services Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Loi modifiant la Loi sur les services à l'enfant et à la famille et modifications corrélatives), and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 49--The Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 1997

Hon. Eric Stefanson (Minister of Finance): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Natural Resources (Mr. Cummings), that leave be given to introduce Bill 49, The Statute Law Amendment (Taxation) Act, 1997 (Loi de 1997 modifiant diverses dispositions législatives en matière de fiscalité) and that the same be now received and read a first time.

His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, having been advised of the contents of this bill, recommends it to the House. I would like to table the Lieutenant Governor's message.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 53--The Local Authorities Election Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. Leonard Derkach (Minister of Rural Development): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Enns), that leave be given to introduce Bill 53, The Local Authorities Election Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'élection des autorités locales et modifications corrélatives), and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 54--The Animal Husbandry Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act

Hon. Harry Enns (Minister of Agriculture): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Minister of Health (Mr. Praznik), that leave be given to introduce Bill 54, The Animal Husbandry Amendment and Consequential Amendments Act (Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'élevage et modifications corrélatives), and that the same be now received and read a first time.

Motion agreed to.

Bill 55--The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act

Hon. David Newman (Minister charged with the administration of The Manitoba Hydro Act): Madam Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs (Mr. Radcliffe), that leave be given to introduce Bill 55, The Manitoba Hydro Amendment Act (Loi modifiant la Loi sur l'Hydro-Manitoba), and that the same be now received and read a first time.

His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, having been advised of the contents of this bill, recommends it to the House. I am also pleased to table the Lieutenant Governor's message.

Motion agreed to.