First reading of the Bill amending the Income Tax Act (235 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-17 18:19
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 9
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 2m
AI Summaries: 9/9 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
During the Riigikogu session, the first reading of Bill 235 was addressed as the 19th item on the agenda. The bill was initiated by Riigikogu members Arvo Aller and Rain Epler. The purpose of the bill was to amend the Income Tax Act, citing the difficult economic situation and the need to improve people's livelihoods as justification. Arvo Aller, who presented the bill, called upon his colleagues to support the proposal in order to alleviate the financial burden on citizens.
Next, Annely Akkermann, Chair of the Finance Committee, presented the position of the leading committee. The committee had discussed the content of the bill and decided to propose to the Riigikogu that the bill be rejected during the first reading. During a brief discussion, Kert Kingo asked about the committee's reasons for rejection, but Akkermann explained that there had been no substantive debate within the committee, and her task was only to convey the committee's decision. Since no further debate was requested, the leading committee's proposal was put to a vote.
Decisions Made 1
Draft Act 235 was rejected during the first reading by 37 votes (7 against) and was consequently dropped from the legislative proceedings.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Annely Akkermann. As the Chair of the Finance Committee, she presented the committee’s proposal to reject the draft bill and also responded to a question from Kert Kingo. Akkermann was representing the stance of the lead committee, which opposed the proposal put forward by the bill’s initiators (Arvo Aller and Rain Epler, who represent the opposition).
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu now proceeds to the 19th item on the agenda. Bill 235, initiated by Arvo Aller and Rain Epler, will undergo its first reading. Arvo Aller is now speaking at the rostrum.
Arvo Aller
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Arvo Aller called on his colleagues to support the draft legislation, prepared in cooperation with Rain Epler, which aims to amend the Income Tax Act in light of the difficult circumstances and people's livelihood.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, noted that there were no questions, and invited Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, to the Riigikogu rostrum to deliver her report.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The commission discussed the draft bill and proposed rejecting it.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas thanks the server, states that he has a question, and invites Kert Kingo to speak.
Kert Kingo
AI Summary
Kert Kingo thanked the esteemed Presiding Officer and the rapporteur, noting that he had heard the committee’s decisions regarding the various options presented, and asked what the reasons and arguments were for not supporting this draft bill.
Annely Akkermann
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There was no discussion in the committee. Siim Pohlak represented the initiators and briefly introduced the draft bill. No further debate ensued, and since my task is simply to report on the committee's discussion, I have nothing more to add.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, declined to open the debate, and put the leading committee's proposal for the rejection of Bill 235 at its first reading to a vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Bill 235 was rejected on the first reading with a vote of 37 in favor, 7 against, and no abstentions; the discussion of the 19th agenda item was concluded, and Jüri Ratas urged his colleagues to be careful while moving to their seats so that they would not injure their ankles.