First Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (248 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-01-24 18:36
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 first reading of Draft Act 248 was on the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) agenda, initiated by Riigikogu members Henn Põlluaas, Kert Kingo, and Rain Epler. This was a draft act amending the Income Tax Act, the primary objective of which was to raise the tax-free limit for the use of a private vehicle. The rapporteur for the draft act, Rain Epler (pid: 9kw4B1MPs5U), presented his position very concisely, stressing the necessity of supporting the bill so that the limit increase could be realized.
The position of the lead committee—the Finance Committee—was presented by its chair, Annely Akkermann (pid: OYObvaclAIE). The committee had discussed the option of amending the limits and proposed that the Riigikogu reject the draft act during the first reading. As there was no desire to open negotiations, they immediately proceeded to the vote, where the lead committee's proposal to reject the draft act was put forward for a vote.
Decisions Made 1
Bill 248 was defeated in the first reading by a vote of 40 in favor and 10 against, resulting in its removal from the Riigikogu's legislative process. The decision was reached through a vote, following the recommendation of the Finance Committee.
Most Active Speaker
The person who played the most decisive role was the Chair of the Finance Committee, Annely Akkermann. Although her speech was extremely brief, she conveyed the lead committee’s position, which was to reject the bill. This negative stance (against the bill) received majority support during the vote and determined the fate of the legislation.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Agenda Item No. 24 concerns the first reading of Draft Bill 248, and Riigikogu member Rain Epler is invited to the Riigikogu rostrum as the rapporteur; this is Draft Bill 248 on the amendment of the Income Tax Act, initiated by Henn Põlluaas, Kert Kingo, and Rain Epler.
Rain Epler
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Rain Epler called for support for the bill, which would raise the tax-free limit for the use of a personal car, while emphasizing the need to maintain a fast pace.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas thanked the rapporteur, stated that there were no questions, and called upon Annely Akkermann, Chairman of the Finance Committee, to the Riigikogu rostrum to present her report.
Annely Akkermann
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
The Finance Committee discussed the potential variant for the limits and decided to propose rejecting the draft bill.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Jüri Ratas stated that he did not recommend opening negotiations, thanked all his colleagues and those who provided logistical assistance, and then submitted the lead committee’s proposal to reject the first reading of Bill 248 for a vote.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
40 in favor, 10 against; Bill 248 was rejected in the first reading and is dropped from the proceedings; today's 24th item on the agenda has been addressed, and we will not proceed to the 25th item on the agenda; the sitting is adjourned.