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Only three people have registered to speak Tuesday evening about the proposed Cannabis Harm Reduction Act, and 13 in total for five bills tabled by Justice Minister Heather Stefanson.

In contrast to last week's hearings on public-sector wage controls and the reduction in the number of health-care bargaining units, which attracted around 60 speakers, few have registered for the most contentious bills remaining to have second readings this month.

The Cannabis Harm Reduction Act would propose consumption and storage rules for people while operating vehicles, and would allow police to suspend for 24 hours the driving privileges of anyone they believe is under the influence of marijuana.

Two election-related bills would change the maximum amounts that could be donated to a political campaign, and would tighten the rules on voter identification requirements.

A fourth bill extends the powers of legislature security staff to the level of sheriff's staff, giving them the power to search visitors and refuse admission to the building. The bill would empower them throughout the legislature grounds.

A fifth bill makes amendments to the legislation covering public inquiries into fatalities.

The hearing begins at 6 p.m.