First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (187 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-17 18:03
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 4m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The Riigikogu addressed the first reading of Bill 187, initiated by Riigikogu members Leo Kunnas and Rene Kokk, proposing amendments to the Income Tax Act, as the 14th item on the agenda. The primary objective of the bill was to reduce the personal income tax rate to 18.4%. The initiator, Rene Kokk, justified the proposal by citing the need to alleviate the economic hardship faced by people due to high inflation in recent years, stressing that the amendment would leave citizens with more disposable income.
The Finance Committee, which was designated as the lead committee, discussed the bill and, through its rapporteur Annely Akkermann, submitted a proposal to reject it. Since no questions were posed to the rapporteurs and no one requested to open discussions, the lead committee's proposal to reject the bill was immediately put to a vote. With 40 votes in favor and 7 against, Bill 187 was rejected during the first reading and was dropped from the proceedings.
Decisions Made 1
Draft Law 187 was rejected during the first reading and was dropped from the proceedings (40 in favor, 7 against).
Most Active Speaker
The most active politician mentioned was Rene Kokk, who represented the position of the bill's initiators. He presented the substance of the draft legislation and justified the necessity of lowering the income tax rate to improve the economic situation, thereby representing a right-wing fiscal policy stance.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu now proceeds to the 14th item on the agenda and begins the first reading of Bill 187, the draft Act amending the Income Tax Act, initiated by Leo Kunnas and Rene Kokk. Rene Kokk is invited to serve as the rapporteur.
AI Summary
Rene Kokk is introducing amendments to the Income Tax Act, whereby the personal income tax rate will be reduced to 18.4% due to inflation. This measure is intended to improve people's economic situation and ensure they have more disposable income.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, announced that there were no questions, and invited Annely Akkermann, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, to the Riigikogu podium to deliver her report.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee discussed the draft bill and decided to propose its rejection.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas announced that the floor would not be opened for debate, and subsequently put the responsible committee's proposal to reject the first reading of Draft Act 187 to a vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Draft Bill 187 has been rejected at the first reading and is therefore removed from the proceedings. The vote count was 40 in favor, 7 against, and there were no abstentions. Agenda item 14 has now been concluded.