Lengthy session expected in House
Government items and one Opposition motion scheduled for debate.
Government plans to debate its "take note'' motion on the report of the Board of Inquiry into last year's arrest in Miami on drug charges of seven members of Bermuda's Under 23 soccer team.
And the Opposition wants to debate its motion calling for an alternative site for the proposed National Sports Centre.
Other items set for debate today, time permitting, include: The Criminal Code Amendment Act 1995. A key plank of Government's measures to tackle racism, it would make certain racist acts criminal offences.
The Auxiliary Bicycles Amendment (No. 3) Act 1995, to provide for road testing for riders of 50cc cycles.
Transport Minister Mr. Wayne Furbert said he will bring forward amendments and information today after the bill was sharply criticised last week by Opposition MPs and Government backbenchers.
A loophole that would allow unlicensed Bermuda residents to ride livery cycles will be closed, Mr. Furbert said. And measures will be announced to make sure livery cycle owners give proper instructions to visitors, who will still not require licences.
The Stamp Duties Amendment (No. 3) Act, to withdraw a "capital gains tax'' Government imposed on the sale of foreign-owned homes in its last Budget.
The Miscellaneous Taxes Amendment (No.2) Act, to delay implementation of new fees for professionals like lawyers and accountants.
The Conveyancing Amendment Act 1995, to update and streamline Bermuda's property conveyancing rules.
The Supreme Court Amendment Act 1995, to clear up confusion over qualification of barristers and how they are called to the Bermuda Bar.
Government "take note'' motions on The Code of Good Industrial Relations Practice and The Code of Good Employment Practice.
Government Whip Mr. Richard Spurling said it remained to be seen whether all the above items could be debated today.