First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (Bill 126 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-24 18:03
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 2m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The agenda item concerned the first reading of Bill 126, initiated by Riigikogu members Arvo Aller, Jaak Valge, and Kert Kingo, regarding the amendment of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The main objective of the bill was to lower the natural gas excise duty rate in order to offer relief for residents' heating costs and to improve the economic operating conditions for businesses. The initiator, Arvo Aller, emphasized that the proposal fully complies with the European Union's excise duty directive and regulations.
The lead committee, the Finance Committee, discussed the bill and proposed to the Riigikogu that the bill be rejected at the first reading. Following short presentations and the waiving of the opening of debates, the lead committee's proposal was put to a vote. As a result of the vote, Bill 126 was rejected at the first reading (31 in favor, 11 against) and consequently dropped out of the proceedings.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 126 was rejected on the first reading (31 in favor, 11 against) and consequently dropped from the proceedings.
Most Active Speaker
Arvo Aller (pid: 1Ncb7MdzYyE) was the most active speaker, presenting the content and objectives of the draft legislation as its initiator. He explained that lowering the excise duty on natural gas would help reduce people's heating costs and improve the economic activity of businesses, while simultaneously stressing the bill's compliance with European Union regulations. His position was that of the bill’s initiator and a representative of the opposition.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu proceeds to the seventh item on the agenda and begins the first reading of Draft Bill 126, calling Arvo Aller to the rostrum and introducing the draft bill for the amendment of the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, which was submitted by Arvo Aller, Jaak Valge, and Kert Kingo.
Arvo Aller
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
According to Arvo Aller, Bill 126, which was submitted on May 11, 2023, seeks to lower the excise duty rate on natural gas so that people can reduce their heating bills and companies can improve their economic operations. Furthermore, this bill complies with all European Union regulations and the Directive on excise duty rates.
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 rostrum as the next rapporteur.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee discussed the draft bill and proposes that you reject it.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas announced that the opening of debate was not recommended, and put to a vote the lead committee’s proposal to reject the first reading of Draft Law 126.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
At the first reading, the draft bill was rejected in Vote 126, with 31 votes in favor and 11 against, and is thereby dropped from the legislative procedure; consideration of the seventh item on the agenda is concluded.