Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (Termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
Date: 2024-04-10 20:10
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 7
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 8m
AI Summaries: 7/7 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The second reading of Draft Law 351 concerning the amendment of the Electricity Market Act and other acts (termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply), initiated by the Government of the Republic, was discussed under this agenda item. The presentation was given by Mario Kadastik, a member of the Economic Affairs Committee, who provided an overview of the bill's proceedings, noting that proposals were received from the Isamaa faction and the Ministry of Climate by the deadline for amendments. A total of 11 amendments were submitted, six of which came from the Isamaa faction and five from the lead committee.
The lead committee decided not to consider the proposals from the Isamaa faction, which were related to continuing the universal service in a modified, more consumer-friendly format (e.g., establishing an hourly price and a price cap), and thus they were not put to a vote in the main hall. The lead committee's proposals, which included technical corrections and additions (including the possibility for the largest network operator to temporarily appoint a provider if a procurement fails), were fully taken into account. During the negotiations, Mart Maastik (Isamaa) criticized the termination of the universal service without an alternative crisis mechanism. The Economic Affairs Committee made a consensus proposal to conclude the second reading, which was subsequently done.
Decisions Made 3
The Committee on Economic Affairs proposed concluding the second reading of Draft Bill 351. The second reading was concluded.
The Lead Committee took full account of Amendments No. 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11 (submitted by the Economic Affairs Committee/Ministry of Climate).
The amendments submitted by the Isamaa faction, specifically Nos. 1, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10, were disregarded and were not put to a vote.
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Mario Kadastik, a member of the Economic Affairs Committee, who presented a detailed report on the preparation for the second reading of Draft Act 351 and the processing of amendments in the committee.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas opened the 12th agenda item, announced that the second reading of Draft Act 351 on amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts, initiated by the government, would be discussed, and invited Mario Kadastik, member of the Economic Affairs Committee, to present the report.
Mario Kadastik
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
The speaker thanks the Chair and mentions the 350 SE, which is also known as...
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
This very short speech focuses only on the number 351 and the word 'siiski'.
Mario Kadastik
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Mario Kadastik stated that the draft bill concerning the termination of the universal service and ensuring security of supply has progressed through the proceedings, having received 11 proposed amendments (6 from Isamaa and 5 from the leading committee). He noted that a large portion of these were taken into account, and some related to the timeline. Furthermore, April 10th will be scheduled for the second reading and April 17th for the third reading, with all decisions having been adopted by consensus.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Jüri Ratas thanks the rapporteur, states that there are no questions, opens the debate, and invites Mart Maastik to the Riigikogu rostrum.
Mart Maastik
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Mart Maastik said that Isamaa must not abolish the universal service, but rather make it more consumer-friendly by setting the price to an hourly rate. This rate would depend on the price on the electricity market the following day and the production cost of the Narva power plants, while also adding price protection and the ability to manage the consumer's power consumption to ensure fair competition.
Aseesimees Jüri Ratas
AI Summary
The negotiations were concluded, and the review of the amendments to Draft Bill 351 began. Some of these proposals will be fully adopted, while others will be disregarded, in line with the positions taken by the lead committee and the Economic Affairs Committee. The second reading has been concluded, and the consideration of agenda item 12 has also been completed.