Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Date: 2024-06-06 02:52
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 134
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 3h 18m
AI Summaries: 134/134 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The third item on the agenda was the second reading of Draft Act 417, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the State Fees Act and related amendments to other acts. The core focus of the draft was the reduction of state fee rates, and furthermore, during its consideration at the committee sessions, there was an opportunity to discuss related amendments submitted by the Isamaa and Centre Party parliamentary groups, as well as professional associations such as the Estonian Hunters' Society and the Estonian Association of Weapon Owners. The Riigikogu also reviewed the state fee rates for the expedited application for passports and ID cards, marriage registration, and citizenship applications, as well as considerations regarding certain commercial interests and security issues, including weapons permits and related procedures. Questions were asked and various viewpoints were expressed – primarily emphasizing that when planning the fee rates, the actual cost must be taken into account, and excessive burden on citizens must be avoided, especially concerning minors, pensioners, and disabled people.
Decisions Made 5
It was decided to place the draft bill on the plenary session agenda on June 4th of this year; to conclude the second reading; and to hold the final vote on June 12th. (5 in favor, 2 against)
Secondly, a proposal was made to conclude the second reading; the voting result: 5 in favor, 2 against.
At the third sitting, the commission's amendment proposal was adopted, taking into maximum consideration the opinions and state fee rates compared to the initial draft bill; as an exception, the state fee rate was increased by 10 euros for the destruction/reconstruction and installation of a weapon; the result of the vote was 7 in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions.
All amendment proposals from the Centre Party faction and the Isamaa faction were rejected in the vote; the results were generally 9 in favor, 41 against (with 0 abstentions). Consequently, the draft bill proceeded in its unchanged form, and the votes regarding the proposals that were part of the final accord often remained completely unresolved until the very end.
During the second reading of the draft bill, a corresponding proposal by the Isamaa and Estonian Centre Party factions was rejected; the result of the vote was 6 in favor, 34 against (with 0 abstentions). Consequently, the procedure for the second reading was concluded, and the Riigikogu finished its deliberation of the item on the day's agenda.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Mati Raidma (pid -VZrlgG4l18). He is a member of the Legal Affairs Committee and represented the coalition, confirming small or moderate cuts to state fee rates and the consideration of proposed amendments. Position: other.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
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Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas announced the opening of the third item on the agenda and asked Mati Raidma, member of the Legal Affairs Committee, to come to the rostrum to present the report for the second reading of Bill 417.
Mati Raidma
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The rapporteur described how the bill concerning the reduction of state fees under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior reached the committee proceedings, how several amendments were adopted, and how state fees were ultimately reduced compared to the original bill, with the exception of one instance where the rate of the state fee related to certain gun permits was raised by 10 euros. Furthermore, the committee decided to submit the bill to the plenary session on June 4th and hold the final vote on June 12th; MP Varro Vooglaid did not participate in the vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chair thanks the speaker and invites the audience to pose questions, requesting that the answers be provided by Vadim Belobrovtsev.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Belobrovtsev is asking the commission why state fees are increasing and whether the rise is necessary for budget fulfillment or if there is a reasonable explanation behind it, while simultaneously arguing that many of these procedures are essential for the public.
Mati Raidma
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The drafters of the bill emphasized that the fee rates were based on the actual cost of the procedures, not the aim of generating revenue for the state, and the commission accepted this position.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to the stage.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart asks why the committee did not support the Center Party's amendment proposal to lower the state fee for expedited passports/ID cards (the fee is 250 euros, up from 45 euros previously), even though the same committee suddenly supported lowering the state fee for gun permit applications. She requests a precise explanation regarding these contradictory priorities.
Mati Raidma
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Mati Raidma highlighted the acceleration of the processing of urgent applications for identity documents to two days, and noted that the significant reduction of the state fee lacked justification. Furthermore, regarding the firearms license, security needs and the requests of hunters were taken into account, and responding to the appeals from two organizations, it was decided to reduce their respective fees.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanks the previous speaker and invites Vadim Belobrovtsev to take the floor.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Vadim Belobrovtsev noted that the draft bill raises the state fee for reviewing citizenship applications from 13 euros to 150 euros (an increase of over 1100%). He then asked whether the actual cost had been disconnected from reality for a long time, thus necessitating such a massive hike.
Mati Raidma
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Regarding the state fees associated with weapons, the speaker noted that although there were proposals to reduce them, your faction recommended withdrawing those specific amendments to the state fees. Furthermore, representatives from the Ministry of the Interior confirmed that these state fees had not been raised for a long time and, based on a cost assessment, had fallen significantly below the normal standard. While the current rates do not fully cover the costs, the charges have still been noticeably increased in some areas, though not to the full extent, as efforts are being made to mitigate abrupt changes.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar addresses Aleksei Jevgrafov and asks him to come.
Aleksei Jevgrafov
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Aleksei Jevgrafov noted in a somber tone that the leading committee was ignoring the Centre Party's proposals, and he inquired about Section 1, points 42–44, which propose raising the state fee for reviewing a travel document application by almost a third. He requested the justification for this.
Mati Raidma
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The speaker confirms that the decisions were adopted with a heavy heart. Furthermore, acting as a representative of the commission, he describes the discussions within the body, stressing that they were based on a cost-based principle and noting that the rates have remained unchanged over the last 10 to 15 years, thereby necessitating these changes.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar invites Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to speak.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart acknowledged that the state fee for hunters had been lowered, but stressed that the cost for expedited document processing in cases of public interest must be adequate and 250 euros is insufficient. She added that the state fee for marriage should not increase and noted that the digital submission of the first part of the marriage application is already available, and she asked why the commission did not support this amendment.
Mati Raidma
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Mati Raidma pointed out that the creation of an electronic system for resolving issues generates costs, the logic of which is based on the current rate of state fees. The commission accepted this premise as acceptable, and the Center Party faction did not submit any proposals for reducing the fee rates, but instead recommended continuing at the same levels.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar called Aleksei Jevgrafov to the stage.
Aleksei Jevgrafov
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Aleksei Jevgrafov is requesting a personal opinion on the sixfold increase of the state fee for expedited ID card applications, which would raise the price from 45 euros to 250 euros.
Mati Raidma
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Mati Raidma stated that although raising taxes and levies is a difficult decision, the use of an express courier service is justified for the urgent processing of documents, as is the reduction of the processing time from five days to two days, and the commission subsequently took the view that these arguments were acceptable.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar asks Lauri Laats to come.
Lauri Laats
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During his presentation, Lauri Laats recalled how the use of an expedited passport is essential in emergencies, not merely a convenience service. He went on to criticize Estonia's plan to increase the expedited passport service fee sixfold, stressing that the commission ought to vote based on its own judgment.
Mati Raidma
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As the representative of the Commission, I noted that a very large percentage of procedures stems from the failure to check the document's validity period, and that every citizen should renew their documents promptly.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar turns to Anti Haugas and simply says, "Please."
Anti Haugas
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During the commission meeting, the discussion centered on whether increasing the state fee for expedited processing could help speed up document delivery. This is because many people order an expedited passport but fail to collect it promptly, which can cause delays for those with genuine urgent needs.
Mati Raidma
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Mati Raidma told the committee that many people have treated the current amount of the state fee as a convenience service, and documents ordered via the express procedure are often left unclaimed. He hopes that the change in the state fee will truly make this express service faster and more accessible for those who need it right away.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanks the rapporteur, announces that there are no questions, opens the debate, and invites Liisa-Ly Pakosta to the Riigikogu rostrum, asking if she requires additional time.
Liisa-Ly Pakosta
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He stresses that we must be cautious and prepared for any eventuality.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The focus of the talk is three minutes of extra time.
Liisa-Ly Pakosta
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Liisa-Ly Pakosta said that Eesti 200 supported the doubling of state fees for hunters and shooting sports athletes, justifying it as fairer and more reasonable than a fivefold increase, and emphasized the important role of hunters in regulating game animal populations and in national defense, while simultaneously acknowledging the need to reduce bureaucracy and ensure efficient services.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Thank you. Vadim Belobrovtsev is next invited to the Riigikogu rostrum to speak.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Vadim Belobrovtsev said that the current draft bill is simply an attempt to take more money from people, plugging budget holes by increasing, for example, the fee for citizenship applications and the state fee for expedited services. He urged them to just say honestly if the money is truly needed, rather than trying to invent justifications.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Speaker thanks and invites Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to the Riigikogu rostrum, who requests three minutes of additional time.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart criticizes the government's sharp increase in state fees, including raising the cost of expedited applications for a passport and ID card to 250 euros (or 500 euros if both are requested), and considers this disproportionate and a burden imposed solely to meet budget targets. She notes that this particularly affects minors, pensioners, and people with disabilities, and is inconsistent with the costs associated with maintaining a digital state.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The speech simply says that your time has come.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart expressed confusion over the priorities and stated that the Centre Party does not support raising state fees and will submit a motion to reject the draft bill.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The speech begins with thanks and an invitation for Helir-Valdor Seeder to take the floor in the Riigikogu.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
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Helir-Valdor Seeder criticized the government's draft legislation to increase state levies, arguing that the move was solely aimed at filling the state coffers and lacked any basis in cost-related discussions. He specifically cited rising charges (such as those for applying for an ID card or a residence permit card) and emphasized that the fee for registering a marriage should be abolished entirely, deeming it inappropriate given the current crisis, high tax burden, and uncertainty surrounding family policy.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The speech is about three extra minutes.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
Helir-Valdor Seeder notes that the cuts to family benefits have introduced uncertainty into family policy, and the state fee for concluding a marriage is intended to save the budget. He calls on the government and the ruling coalition to think thoroughly before making these cuts, and proposes suspending the second reading of the draft bill so that it can be improved.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman declares the discussions closed, concludes the second reading of Draft Act 417, and proceeds to review 27 proposed amendments. The first amendment comes from the Legal Affairs Committee, which the lead committee recommends adopting in full. The second and third amendments were submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which the lead committee recommends rejecting.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats wishes to call a vote on the third amendment and requests a ten-minute recess before the vote on behalf of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanked everyone and announced that a ten-minute recess would be taken at the request of the Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar puts Amendment Proposal No. 3 to Draft Bill 417 up for a vote. The proposal was submitted by the Estonian Centre Party Faction, and the Chairman also highlights the lead committee's position regarding its non-consideration.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The motion received 9 votes in favor, 42 against, with no abstentions, and consequently failed to gain support. Next, Amendment Proposal No. 4, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, is presented, which the leading committee recommends not taking into consideration.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats thanks the esteemed Speaker of the Riigikogu, regrets that the committee did not support the fourth amendment in this manner, and states that he does not currently wish to call for a vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced with a smile that the fifth amendment proposal from the Estonian Centre Party faction was next, and the leading committee's stance was to disregard it.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats stated that the amendment was important, and he requested both a vote and a ten-minute recess on behalf of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced a ten-minute break at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman puts Amendment Proposal No. 5 to a vote, announces that the leading committee recommends rejecting it, and requests that a position be taken and a vote cast.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 9 votes in favor and 41 against in the Riigikogu, with no abstentions, and therefore failed to gain support; this was followed by Amendment Proposal No. 6, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which the lead committee recommends rejecting.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats stressed that Amendment Proposal No. 6, which was submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, is important and deserves a vote on the floor, even though the committee did not support it.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar called for a vote, presented Amendment Proposal No. 6, and announced that the leading committee wished to disregard it, asking members to take a stand and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 9 votes in favor, 41 against, with no abstentions; it failed to gain support, and was followed by Amendment No. 7, which the leading committee decided to disregard.
Lauri Laats
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The Estonian Centre Party faction submitted significant amendment proposal No. 7, which seeks to lower the rates, and they regret that the committee failed to consider their proposal. They now request a vote on this amendment.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar put Amendment No. 7 to a vote and announced that the responsible committee recommends rejecting it.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal garnered 9 votes in favour and 41 against in the Riigikogu, with no abstentions recorded, thus failing to secure support; this was followed by amendment proposal No. 8 from the Estonian Centre Party faction, which the steering committee decided to disregard.
Lauri Laats
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Before the vote, Lauri Laats urged his colleagues to consider the matter and positively change the committee's decision, stating that they wanted to vote on the amendment.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced that we would now proceed to a vote on amendment proposal No. 8, which the leading committee recommends rejecting, and he asked [us] to take a position and cast our votes.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Riigikogu rejected the proposal (9 votes in favor, 41 against). Next up is Amendment Proposal No. 9, which the lead committee recommends dismissing.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats praises another good proposal from the Estonian Centre Party faction and announces that he wishes to vote on this amendment and take a ten-minute recess before the vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar called a ten-minute recess at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar put Amendment Proposal No. 9 to a vote and noted that the leading committee wished to disregard it, asking the Riigikogu to take a position and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Riigikogu rejected the proposal (9 votes for, 40 against, with no abstentions). Amendment proposal No. 10 was submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, and the lead committee decided not to take it into consideration. Helir-Valdor Seeder, please proceed!
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
He/She thanks the body and also requests a vote on the 10th and 11th amendments, and does not request a recess for either.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman offers his thanks and invites Vadim Belobrovtsev to speak.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Vadim Belobrovtsev expresses his thanks and says that although they would really like to have a vote, they are instead requesting a ten-minute break.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Speaker Lauri Hussar announced that a ten-minute recess would be taken at the request of the Center Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar puts Amendment No. 10 to a vote, mentioning the leading committee's position to disregard it, and asks members to take a position and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 9 votes in favor, 41 against, with no abstentions, and therefore failed to gain support; this was followed by amendment proposal No. 11 from the Estonian Centre Party factions, which the leading committee decided to disregard, and Vadim Belobrovtsev was then invited to speak.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Vadim Belobrovtsev expresses his thanks and regret that something was overlooked, and then asks that the matter be put to a vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar calls Amendment Proposal No. 11 to a vote, announces the lead committee's position—which is to reject it—and asks (the members) to take a position and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 9 votes in favor, 41 against, and there were no abstentions; it failed to pass. Next, Amendment Proposal No. 12, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, was presented, and the lead committee decided not to take it into consideration.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats urged everyone to think and take a ten-minute pause for reflection before the vote, regarding the amendment proposed by the Center Party faction, which would increase the fee for an expedited application sixfold, from 45 euros to 250 euros.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Lauri Hussar stated that should there be a need for a pause for deliberation, this would be briefly announced, and a ten-minute recess would be taken at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar puts Amendment Proposal No. 12 to a vote, and the lead committee recommends that it be disregarded.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Riigikogu voted on the proposal: 8 in favor, 41 against, and there were no abstentions; consequently, the proposal failed to gain support. Next up is amendment proposal No. 13 from the Isamaa faction, which the leading committee recommends rejecting.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman puts to a vote Amendment No. 13 submitted by the Isamaa faction and announces the position of the lead committee: to reject it, asking the assembly to then take a position and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 8 votes in favor, 41 against, and zero abstentions; it failed to gain support, and the 14th amendment proposal from the Isamaa faction followed, along with the main committee's position: to reject it.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman thanked everyone and called Vadim Belobrovtsev up.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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He thanks the audience, notes that his name was displayed on the screen earlier, but says he will let it go, and asks them to vote on the proposal in the same manner.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar put Amendment Proposal No. 14, which the responsible committee recommends rejecting, to a vote, and asked the chamber to state its position and cast its vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced that the proposal received 8 votes in favour, 41 against, and no abstentions, meaning it failed to gain support. Next, the 15th amendment was submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, and the lead committee decided to reject it.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats stated that the Estonian Centre Party faction had once again tabled a very important amendment that would result in a significant price increase (64–250 euros), and they wished to vote on it and take a ten-minute recess.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar thanked his good colleague Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart and, before calling a ten-minute recess, said that there was a question regarding the procedure for conducting the sitting.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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He refers to Lauri Laats’s comment regarding the length of the amendment proposal and requests a procedural overview of the time limit, as well as how long the amendment proposal can be submitted and put to a vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar emphasized that regarding the amendments, members are only entitled to state which specific amendment included in the list they demand a vote on. All positions must be presented during the debate, and he asked them to adhere to this rule in the future, adding that the ten-minute recess was granted at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Speaker Lauri Hussar put the 15th amendment proposal of the Estonian Centre Party faction to a vote before the Riigikogu, which the leading committee recommends rejecting.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 8 votes in favor and 41 against, with no abstentions, and consequently, it failed to gain support. Next, the 16th amendment proposal will be addressed, which the leading committee wishes to disregard.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats thanked the respected Chairman of the Riigikogu, stated his desire to vote on the submitted amendment, and also requested a ten-minute recess on behalf of the Center Party Faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar called a ten-minute recess at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Speaker announces the end of the recess and puts to a vote before the Riigikogu Amendment Proposal No. 16, submitted by the Centre Party Faction, which the leading committee recommends rejecting (or recommends not taking into account).
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The motion received 8 votes in favor, 34 against, with no abstentions, and consequently failed to gain support; this was followed by the 17th amendment proposal, submitted by the Isamaa faction, which the lead committee decided to disregard; Helir-Valdor Seeder, please!
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Profiling Isamaa fraktsioonAI Summary
He asks that we vote in favor of this amendment.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar asks his colleagues if we can proceed to the vote, and greets the esteemed Riigikogu, mentioning Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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He/She thanked the body and stated that, since a vote on the amendment had been requested, he/she was requesting a ten-minute recess in his/her capacity as Deputy Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar announced that Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart does not have the necessary authorization, meaning she cannot call for a ten-minute break or submit the matter for a vote, as this falls under the jurisdiction of the Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee, and the rules prohibit it.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats confirms that he supports his colleague and the Estonian Centre Party faction, and is requesting a ten-minute recess before the vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced a ten-minute recess following the request by the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Honorable Riigikogu, I now put to a vote Amendment Proposal No. 17, which the leading committee recommends rejecting. Please take a position and cast your vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 8 votes in favor, 36 against, with no abstentions, and therefore failed to gain support; subsequently, the 18th amendment was submitted, which was put forward by the Estonian Centre Party faction, and the lead committee decided to reject it. Lauri Laats, you have the floor!
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats thanks the honorable Speaker of the Riigikogu, wishes to vote on the amendment proposal, and calls upon his colleagues to reflect on it and make the right decisions.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar called for the vote to commence and introduced the 18th amendment proposal, which the leading committee recommends rejecting. He asked everyone to take a position and cast their vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 8 votes in favor, 36 against, with no abstentions, and therefore did not find support; next, the 19th amendment proposal will be presented, which the board wishes to disregard. Mr. Vadim Belobrovtsev, please.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He expresses his thanks and urges everyone to vote in favor of this crucial amendment.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar calls his colleagues to a vote and presents the 19th amendment proposal, noting the leading committee's position to disregard it, and asking everyone to take a stand and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The proposal received 8 votes in favor, 36 against, and zero abstentions, and consequently failed to gain support; this was followed by the 20th amendment proposal, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which the leading committee decided to disregard.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He wants to put this amendment to a vote and request a ten-minute recess.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar gives thanks and announces a ten-minute recess requested by the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Lauri Hussar announced that the recess requested by the Centre Party faction had concluded, and he was putting the 20th amendment proposal—which the lead committee recommends rejecting—to a vote, asking everyone to take a position and cast their vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Seven members of the Riigikogu voted in favor of the proposal, 32 were against, and there were no abstentions, meaning the proposal failed to gain support; this was followed by the 21st and 22nd amendments from the Centre Party faction, which the lead committee decided not to consider, and Vadim Belobrovtsev was then invited to speak.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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He asks the listeners to vote for it.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Chairman calls for a vote on the 22nd amendment, noting the leading committee's position that it should be disregarded, and asks the members to take a stand and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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The Riigikogu voted: 7 in favor, 32 against, and there were no abstentions; the proposal failed to gain support. Next, the 23rd amendment, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, was introduced, and the lead committee recommends rejecting it.
Lauri Laats
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He/She certainly intends to vote on the amendment and urges all good colleagues to consider it favorably.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
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Chairman Hussar encouraged his colleagues to vote in favor and put the 23rd amendment proposal up for a vote, despite the leading committee having recommended that it be disregarded.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The proposal received 7 votes in favor and 32 against, with no abstentions, and consequently failed to gain support; this was followed by the 24th amendment, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which the leading committee recommends rejecting.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He/She expresses regret over the commission's decision and requests that it be amended in the chamber and subsequently voted upon.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar calls his colleagues to a vote and submits Amendment No. 24, which the lead committee recommends rejecting.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman announced that the proposal received 7 votes in favor, 32 against, and no abstentions, meaning it failed to gain support; this was followed by the 25th amendment, which was again submitted by the Centre Party faction and which the leading committee recommended rejecting.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats said that the Estonian Centre Party faction has very good proposals for amendments, and he wishes for this proposal to be voted on. Furthermore, he requested a ten-minute recess before the vote, as the results of the votes on the preceding items have not changed.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar offered his thanks and announced that, at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction, a ten-minute recess would be granted.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman announced that the recess had ended, that the 25th amendment would be put to a vote, and that the leading committee recommends that it be disregarded.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The proposal received 6 votes in favor and 33 against, with no abstentions, and therefore failed to find support; next, the 26th amendment proposal was submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, and the leading committee wishes to disregard it.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He/She thanks the audience and asks them to vote for this amendment.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar puts the 26th amendment to a vote, notes the lead committee's position to reject it, and asks colleagues to take a stand and vote.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
In the Riigikogu, the proposal received 6 votes in favor and 33 against, and there were no abstentions, so it did not find support; the 27th amendment proposal, which was submitted by the Isamaa faction, and the position of the leading committee is to disregard it.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Lauri Laats expressed strong support for the proposal that marriage could be solemnized without a state fee, called for a vote in favor of it, and remarked that a ten-minute recess should perhaps be taken before the vote on such a crucial issue.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Speaker Lauri Hussar announced that a ten-minute recess would be taken at the request of the Estonian Centre Party faction.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced the end of the recess for the Estonian Centre Party Faction and put to a vote Amendment Proposal No. 27, submitted by the Isamaa Faction, which the leading committee had recommended rejecting.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi announced that all proposed amendments had been reviewed but failed to gain support. Consequently, following a proposal of the same substance submitted by the Isamaa and EK factions, Bill 417 will be put to a vote on the suspension of its second reading.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The proposal was not supported (6 in favor, 34 against, 0 abstentions), and the second reading of Draft Act 417 and the proceedings concerning this agenda item were concluded.