First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (193 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-10 17:28
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 3m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The current agenda item concerned the first reading of Draft Law 193 on the amendment of the Value Added Tax Act, initiated by Riigikogu members Ants Frosch and Rain Epler. The main substance of the draft law was a proposal to lower the VAT rate to 19%. The rapporteur for the draft law, Rain Epler (9kw4B1MPs5U), introduced the initiative, expressing hope for his colleagues' support, despite previous difficulties in passing similar proposals.
However, the lead committee, the Finance Committee, submitted a proposal to the Riigikogu plenary session to reject the draft law. The committee's position was represented by its chairman, Annely Akkermann (OYObvaclAIE). Since no debate was requested, the lead committee's proposal to reject the draft law during the first reading was immediately put to a vote. The voting results showed clear support for the rejection (39 in favor, 13 against), resulting in Draft Law 193 being dropped from the proceedings.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 193 was rejected during the first reading (receiving 39 supporting votes) and was subsequently dropped from the legislative process.
Most Active Speaker
The most active politician mentioned was Rain Epler, the initiator and rapporteur of the draft bill. He presented the substance of Draft Bill 193, which aimed to lower the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 19%. Epler represented the initiators of the bill, who, in this context, were in opposition to the leading committee and the voting results.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu is moving forward with the first reading of Bill 193, the draft act amending the Value-Added Tax Act, proposed by Ants Frosh and Rain Epler. Rain Epler is invited to serve as the rapporteur.
Rain Epler
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Rain Epler said that it is difficult for the Reform Party to support his proposal because it would set a precedent, but he wishes to take small steps, and the goal of the bill is to lower the VAT to 19%, for which he hopes to receive your support.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Thank you to the rapporteur. There were no questions, and Annely Akkermann, the Chair of the Finance Committee, was invited to the Riigikogu rostrum to speak regarding Draft Legislation 193.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee has discussed this draft bill and proposed to the Riigikogu plenary session that the bill be rejected.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas announced that he does not recommend opening the debate, is commencing preparations for the vote, and intends to reject the leading committee's proposal regarding draft bill No. 193 during the first reading.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas announced that the first reading of Draft Bill 193 resulted in 39 votes in favor, 13 against, and no abstentions. Consequently, the draft bill is dropped from the proceedings, and the consideration of the ninth item on the agenda is concluded.