First reading of the Draft Act amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Tax Act (Bill 202 SE).
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-24 18:10
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 6
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 1m
AI Summaries: 6/6 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Analysis
Summary
The first reading of Bill 202, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Tobacco, Alcohol, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, was on the agenda. The initiators of the bill were Riigikogu members Martin Helme, Siim Pohlak, and Helle-Moonika Helme. The objective of the bill was to lower the excise duty on light heating oil, thereby offering relief for heating prices. Siim Pohlak introduced the bill at the Riigikogu podium. Following this, Annely Akkermann, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the committee's position. The lead committee had discussed the bill and proposed rejecting it during the first reading. As there was no request to open debate, they proceeded directly to the vote. In the vote, 29 members supported the lead committee's proposal, and 11 were against. Consequently, Bill 202 was rejected during the first reading and dropped from the legislative proceedings.
Decisions Made 1
Draft Bill 202 was rejected during the first reading (29 in favor, 11 against) and was consequently dropped from the proceedings, in line with the proposal made by the responsible committee.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Siim Pohlak, who was also one of the sponsors of the draft legislation. He presented the substance of the bill, explaining the necessity of lowering the excise duty on light heating oil. Siim Pohlak represents the right-wing opposition (Estonian Conservative People's Party).
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu is beginning the first reading of Draft Bill No. 202 as the 11th item on the agenda. The bill concerns the amendment of the Tobacco, Alcohol, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act and was initiated by Martin Helme, Siim Pohlak, and Helle-Moonika Helme.
Siim Pohlak
Profiling Eesti Konservatiivse Rahvaerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
This draft Act amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act lowers the excise duty on light heating oil.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
He thanks the House, notes that there are no questions, and invites Annely Akkermann, the Chair of the Finance Committee, to the Riigikogu rostrum to present the report.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee discussed the matter and decided to propose rejecting the draft bill.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas concluded his presentation and put to a vote the leading committee's proposal to reject Draft Bill 202 at the first reading.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Draft Law 202 was rejected during the first reading (29 in favor, 11 against) and consequently dropped from the proceedings, concluding the consideration of agenda item 11.