Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
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- Sponsor
- Ravi Parmar
- Introduced
- MARCH 30, 2026
- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stMar 30, 2026
- 2ndApr 16, 2026
- Comm.Apr 21, 2026
- 3rdApr 21, 2026
- Senate—
- AssentMay 21, 2026
Bill overview
Bill BC14, “Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-2. It was introduced by Ravi Parmar (NDP, Langford-Highlands).
It reached first reading on March 30, 2026, second reading on April 16, 2026, committee stage on April 21, 2026 and third reading on April 21, 2026. It received royal assent on May 21, 2026.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Forests Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 is a piece of legislation in British Columbia that amends existing laws related to forests. It is currently in the third reading stage, meaning it is close to being finalized. The bill is sponsored by Ravi Parmar. However, without more information, it's difficult to provide a clear explanation of what specific changes the bill makes to forest laws in British Columbia.
AI-generated from official records and reviewed against our editorial guardrails.
Key provisions
- 01Amends the Forest and Range Practices Act to improve forest management and conservation.
- 02Regulates the use of forest biomass for energy production and export.
- 03Establishes new penalties for forest-related crimes and offenses.
- 04Enhances the role of the Forest Appeals Commission in resolving disputes.
- 05Amends the Environmental Management Act to improve forest environmental protection.
Vote roll
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