New Brunswick Legislation

Employers must show pay ranges in job postings and publish annual reports. Workers can discuss pay without fear of retaliation.

It changes who can practice midwifery and requires employers to check credentials. It also creates a student register and tighter supervision.

It raises the probate threshold from $3,000 to $25,000 and adds a will copy for small estates, affecting how families handle estates and paperwork.

People can file signed complaints about judges; hearings help decide consequences. The process may make some matters public and could lead to sanctions.

If it becomes law, adjudicators must retire at 75. This could change who handles cases and may leave more openings in courts.

The bill lets rules be set for apprentices from other provinces, with some fees waived, and creates a way to issue and review compliance orders.

The bill updates how a vehicle is identified in certain offences and salvage licensing. Its practical effect on drivers and dealers is not clear from the short text.

The bill changes probate fees by estate value. It could raise or lower costs for people applying for grants or approving accounts.

Certain police and RCMP officers could take affidavits for two Motor Vehicle Act purposes. It doesn't change driving rules or penalties directly.

The bill authorizes up to 121,503,446.55 dollars for government spending from April 2024 to March 2025. It sets a spending ceiling and links payments to approved estimates.

The bill lets the government spend up to $14.544B on public services next year, tied to votes in the estimates. It does not raise taxes or promise exact results.

The bill lets more tax credits for people and companies who invest in certain businesses to help them grow. It also adds new rules and penalties.

Health organizations must report safety incidents and publish improvement plans. Patients can be notified of incidents and learn about outcomes.

Local governments could own or share clean-energy projects. People will not get electricity from them.

The bill could let some regulators see your information during investigations into a professional's services. It adds a new disclosure path but leaves safeguards unclear.

It would require permits for private highway signs and empower removal for safety reasons. It could change what signs businesses can display near roads.

The bill would require lobbyists to register and file regular reports, with penalties for violations. It creates a code of conduct and gives the commissioner new enforcement powers.

The bill sets up rules for mining rights, permits, leases, and land deals. It also requires cleanup, security, and new government powers to manage mineral supply.

Creates an Energy Sector Consumer Advocate to help households and small businesses with utility complaints and board hearings.

It would let the Energy Board set rules for the power utility, enforce policies, and require refunds if prices are too high. Users would see changes in bills.

The bill lets the province borrow up to $3.1B to fund public services and works. It doesn't list projects or raise new taxes.

It changes how property taxes are set and explained. It could affect local tax bills and relief rules for residents.

The bill lets some First Nations laws be handled in the provincial offences system, if a First Nation opts in. It changes who collects fines and enforces certain offences.

A new regulator would oversee real estate licensees, set standards, and handle discipline. It could fine or suspend licenses and share decisions with buyers and sellers.