First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Bill 180 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-24 18:29
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
This agenda item concerned the first reading of Bill 180, initiated by members of the Riigikogu, to amend the Income Tax Act. The objective of the bill's initiators—Martin Helme, Kert Kingo, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Arvo Aller—was to raise the limit of the tax-exempt compensation paid for the use of a personal vehicle to 350 euros. In the assessment of the initiators, this constituted a necessary step to update the compensation rate in line with the current economic situation and offer relief to individuals incurring transportation costs. During the first reading of the bill, one of the initiators, Arvo Aller, presented a report, briefly explaining the content of the draft legislation and requesting the Riigikogu's support. Subsequently, Annely Akkermann, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided an overview of the leading committee’s position. The Finance Committee had discussed the bill and proposed to the Riigikogu that the bill be rejected during the first reading. As there was no desire to open debate, the leading committee’s proposal was put to a vote. The voting results indicated that 37 members supported the rejection of the bill, while 10 were against it. Consequently, Bill 180 was rejected during the first reading and was dropped from the Riigikogu’s proceedings.
Decisions Made 2
The Finance Committee proposed to the Riigikogu that Bill 180 be rejected during its first reading.
The Riigikogu voted in favor of the leading committee's proposal, and Draft Bill 180 was consequently rejected in the first reading (37 votes for, 10 against).
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Arvo Aller, who was one of the initiators of Bill 180 and presented it before the Riigikogu. He explained the substance of the bill, which involved raising the compensation for the use of a personal vehicle to 350 euros, and requested support for the draft legislation. Arvo Aller represented the position of the bill's initiators (likely the opposition).
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The twentieth item on the agenda is the first reading of Draft Act 180, which is presented by Riigikogu member Arvo Aller. This is a draft Act on amendments to the Income Tax Act initiated by Martin Helme, Kert Kingo, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Arvo Aller.
Arvo Aller
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Arvo Aller said that draft bill No. 180, submitted on May 13, 2023, which amends the Income Tax Act, seeks to increase the compensation for the use of a private car to 350 euros, and he requested a vote in favor.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, noted there were no questions, and invited Annely Akkermann, the Chair of the Finance Committee, to the podium to present the report.
Annely Akkermann
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The Finance Committee discussed the bill and decided to propose that it be rejected.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas stated that there were no questions and no further debate was requested. He then began preparations for the vote and submitted the leading committee's proposal—to reject Draft Bill 180 at the first reading—asking members to take a position and cast their vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Bill 180 was rejected on the first reading (37 in favor, 10 against) and is hereby dropped from the legislative procedure. Agenda Item 20 has been concluded.