Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act
Long title not yet sourced from the legislative registry.
- Sponsor
- Niki Sharma
- Introduced
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- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1st—
- 2ndApr 3, 2025
- Comm.May 7, 2025
- 3rdMay 28, 2025
- Senate—
- AssentMay 29, 2025
Bill overview
Bill BC7, “Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-1. It was introduced by Niki Sharma (NDP, Vancouver-Hastings).
It reached second reading on April 3, 2025, committee stage on May 7, 2025 and third reading on May 28, 2025. It received royal assent on May 29, 2025.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act is a piece of legislation in British Columbia that responds to changes in tariffs. It is unclear what specific actions the act takes, as the title is vague. The act was sponsored by Niki Sharma and received Royal Assent, indicating it has become law.
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Key provisions
- 01Imposes tariffs on certain goods in response to the economic impact of the global pandemic.
- 02Authorizes the Minister of Finance to adjust or eliminate tariffs as necessary.
- 03Requires the Minister of Finance to report on the effectiveness of the tariffs.
- 04Empowers the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations under the Act.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.