Update from the Legislature – May 8, 2024
The Legislature resumed on Monday, following a constituency week. During the break, the Minister of Municipal Affairs announced that changes to Bill 20, the Municipal Statutes Amendment Act, are under consideration.
Alberta Municipalities expressed its willingness to work with the provincial government to develop meaningful amendments that address the concerns of our members. Members are invited to participate in a virtual town hall meeting at 12:30 p.m. today for an overview of the proposed amendments and to discuss the changes we are seeking. Members are also encouraged to review ABmunis’ preliminary analysis on our Keep Local Elections Local web page.
Spring 2024 Legislation Status (as of Tuesday, May 7)
Leave to Introduce a Bill
N/A
Second Reading
Bill 18 – Provincial Priorities Act (Smith)
Bill 19 – Utilities Affordability Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Neudorf)
Bill 20 – Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (McIver)
Committee of the Whole
Bill 11 – Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Ellis)
Bill 13 – Real Property Governance Act (Guthrie)
Bill 16 – Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 (Nally)
Bill 17 – Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act (Williams)
Third Reading
Bill 12 – Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act, 2024 (Nally)
Awaiting Royal Assent
Bill 10 – Financial Statutes Amendment Act, 2024 ($) (Horner)
Received Royal Assent
Bill 14 – Appropriation Act, 2024 ($) (Horner)
Bill 15 – Appropriation (Supplementary Supply) Act, 2024 (Horner)
