First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act (237 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-24 18:12
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
As part of agenda item No. 12, the first reading took place for draft act 237, which proposed amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, initiated by Riigikogu members Evelin Poolamets and Rain Epler. The main objective of the draft act was to lower the excise duty on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to the initiators, the need for the excise duty reduction stemmed from the desire to mitigate the decline in purchasing power resulting from high energy prices for Estonian consumers and businesses, and to improve the competitiveness of local companies. Evelin Poolamets, the presenter of the draft act, explained the economic rationale behind the initiative. However, the lead committee, which was the Finance Committee, presented a clear counter-proposal. Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, announced that the committee had decided to propose to the Riigikogu that the draft act be rejected during the first reading. Since no requests for debate were submitted, the lead committee's proposal was immediately put to a vote.
Decisions Made 1
Draft Bill 237 was rejected during the first reading and dropped out of the proceedings. The voting results were: 30 in favor (of the leading committee's proposal to reject) and 9 against.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was the initiator of the draft bill, Evelin Poolamets, who delivered a comprehensive presentation on the objectives and economic rationale of Draft Bill 237. Her stance was focused on supporting the reduction of excise duties, thereby representing the political position in favor of the initiative.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The Riigikogu now proceeds to the 12th item on the agenda and calls for the first reading of Bill 237, the Draft Act on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act, initiated by Riigikogu members Evelin Poolamets and Rain Epler.
Evelin Poolamets
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The bill lowers the excise duty on motor liquid gas to mitigate the drop in purchasing power for consumers and businesses caused by high energy prices, and to prevent a decline in business competitiveness.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, announced that there were no questions, and invited Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, to the Riigikogu rostrum.
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 there were no questions, and put Bill 237 to a vote, noting that the leading committee wished to reject it during the first reading, and asked the chamber to take a stand and vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Bill 237 was rejected during its first reading with 30 votes in favor and 9 against, and is therefore dropped from the proceedings; the consideration of the twelfth item on the agenda has been concluded.