First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (109 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-17 18:33
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 1m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The current agenda item (No. 24) concerned the first reading of Draft Act 109, the bill to amend the Income Tax Act, initiated by Riigikogu members Siim Pohlak, Martin Helme, and Evelin Poolamets. The objective of the bill was to change the current income tax rate. Siim Pohlak presented on behalf of the initiators, calling on his colleagues to support the bill and emphasizing the economic viewpoint that a state cannot tax itself into wealth. Pohlak's presentation was brief and substantive; no questions were asked of him.
The Finance Committee, acting as the lead committee, presented its position through its Chairman, Annely Akkermann. The committee had discussed the bill and proposed to the Riigikogu that the bill be rejected during the first reading. Since there was no desire to open debate, the session proceeded directly to the vote. The lead committee's proposal to reject the bill was put to a vote, which received the support of a clear majority in Parliament.
Decisions Made 1
The Riigikogu decided, based on the results of the vote (35 in favor, 9 against), to reject Bill 109 on the amendment of the Income Tax Act at the first reading. The bill was dropped from the proceedings in accordance with the proposal of the Finance Committee.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Siim Pohlak, who gave a presentation on behalf of the bill's initiators. Pohlak represented a right-wing position favoring tax cuts, emphasizing the necessity of reducing the tax burden. He outlined the bill's objective, which was to amend the income tax rate, and requested support from his colleagues so that the bill could move forward for further deliberation.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Agenda item 24 concerns the first reading of Draft Act 109 on Amendments to the Income Tax Act, initiated by Siim Pohlak, Martin Helme, and Evelin Poolamets, which will be presented by Riigikogu Member Siim Pohlak.
Siim Pohlak
Profiling Eesti Konservatiivse Rahvaerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
Siim Pohlak is calling for a vote in favor of the bill that changes the income tax rate, noting that the materials for 109 SE are accessible. He emphasizes that if you support the idea that no country has ever taxed itself into prosperity, he asks you to vote for this bill.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, stated that there were no questions, and then requested that Annely Akkermann, the Chair of the Finance Committee, deliver her address to the Riigikogu.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee debated the draft bill and decided to propose its rejection.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas decided to proceed to a vote and submitted the leading committee's proposal to reject Bill 109 at the first reading.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Parliament voted 35 in favor, 9 against, with no abstentions; Bill 109 was rejected during the first reading and is therefore dropped from the proceedings. Agenda item 24 has been addressed.