Bill 214 — Fourth Session, 25Th Legislature, 53 Elizabeth Ii the Legislative Assembly of Alberta Bill 214 Public Automobile Insurance Commission Act Dr. Pannu (Legislature 25, Session 4)

L25 S4 349

Alberta — Bills

2004 Bill 214 Fourth Session, 25th Legislature, 53 Elizabeth II THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALBERTA BILL 214 PUBLIC AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMMISSION ACT DR. PANNU First Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Second Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee of the Whole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Third Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Bill 214 Dr. Pannu BILL 214 2004 PUBLIC AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMMISSION ACT (Assented to , 2004)

WHEREAS public automobile insurance provides low and stable rates for consumers;

WHEREAS the Alberta insurance industry discriminates by offering differential rates based on age, gender and geographic location;

WHEREAS the introduction of public automobile insurance in Alberta could give effect to a number of improvements, namely, lower insurance rates, a reduction in the number of uninsured drivers and improved road safety and accident prevention; and

WHEREAS for the above reasons there is a need to examine the implementation of public automobile insurance in Alberta; THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, enacts as follows: Definition 1 In this Act, “Commission” means the Public Automobile Insurance Commission appointed under

section 2. Public Automobile Insurance Commission 2(1) A Public Automobile Insurance Commission is to be appointed consisting of (

a) a chair appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who must be one of the following: 1

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i) a judge or retir ed judge of any court in Alberta, or (ii) a person whose stature an d qualifications are, in the opinion of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, similar to those of the persons referred to in subclause (i), (

b) one person, who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly on the nomination of the Leader of Her Majesty’s loyal opposition, (

c) one person, who is not a member of the Legislative Assembly, appointed by the Speaker on the nomination of the leaders of the other opposition parties represented in the Legislative Assembly, (

d) one person appointed by the Consumers’ Association of Canada, Alberta Chapter, (

e) one person, who is engaged in the general insurance business, appointed by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, (

f) one member of the legal profession appointed by the Law Society of Alberta, (

g) one person appointed by the Alberta Council on Aging, (

h) one person appointed by the Council of Alberta University Students, in consultation with the Alberta College and Technical Institute Students’ Executive Council, (

i) one person appointed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and (

j) one person appointed by the Alberta Federation of Labour.

(2) Persons appointed under subsection (1) must be Canadian citizens, residents of Alberta and at least 18 years of age.

(3) If there is not a third party represented in the Legislative Assembly, then a 2nd person may be appointed on the recommendation of the Leader of Her Majesty’s loyal opposition pursuant to subsection (1)(b). Function 3 The function of the Commission is to review existing legislation governing automobile insurance and to make proposals to the 2

3 Legislative Assembly regarding the implementation of public automobile insurance in Alberta. Public hearings 4(1) The Commission must hold public hearings, before its report is submitted to the Speaker, at the places and times it considers appropriate.

(2) The Commission shall give reasonable public notice of the time, place and purpose of any public hearings held by it. Remuneration 5 Provided that funds are allocated by the Legislative Assembly for the purpose, members of the Commission may receive (

a) remuneration prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council for their services on the Commission, and (

b) reasonable travelling and li ving expenses incurred while away from their ordinary place of residence in the course of their duties as members. Time of appointment 6 The Commission must be appointed on or before June 30, 2005. Report to Speaker 7(1) The Commission must, after considering any representation to it and within 6 months of the date on which the Commission is appointed, submit to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly a report that outlines its recommendations to the Legislative Assembly for the implementation of public automobile insurance in Alberta.

(2) On receipt of the report, the Speaker shall make the report public and publish the Commission’s proposals in The Alberta Gazette.

(3) The Speaker shall lay a copy of the report before the Assembly if it is then sitting or, if it is not then sitting, within 7 days after the commencement of the next sitting.

(4) If the office of the Speaker is vacant, the report shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, who shall comply with subsection (2). Title: 2004 (25th, 4th) Bill 214, Public Automobile Insurance Commission Act

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