Third Reading of the Draft Act Amending Section 11¹ of the Identity Documents Act (256 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Date: 2024-04-16 13:02
Participating Politicians:
Total Speeches: 13
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 20m
AI Summaries: 13/13 Speeches (100.0%)
Analysis: Structured Analysis
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Summary
The first item on the agenda concerns the third reading of Bill 256 on the amendment of § 111 of the Identity Documents Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The discussions were directed at the parliamentary factions, and the speaker representing the EKRE faction was Rain Epler. The main discussion focused on identity verification via video link and whether similar verification could be applied to e-elections—observed automated and secure solutions, as well as arguments for or against face-based identification concerning security risks and trustworthiness. The bill in question is linked to broader discussions on the security of e-services, identity confirmation, and the trustworthiness of democracy, and previous examples and international observations were also taken into account.
Decisions Made 1
Third reading of Bill 256: The Riigikogu adopted the bill as an Act.
Most Active Speaker
The speaker is Rain Epler (EKRE faction). He is a right-wing politician (representing a right-wing aesthetic/faction), and the position of the faction he represents is reflected in his speech. He gave the most speeches and was at the center of this discussion.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Toomas Kivimägi, the Deputy Chairman, announced that the first item on the agenda is the third reading of Draft Act 256, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of § 111 of the Identity Documents Act. He opened the floor for debate to the factions and invited Rain Epler to the rostrum on behalf of the EKRE faction.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler argues that identity verification via video could be utilized for voting, with future plans including facial recognition using a smart device. He notes the feasibility of this approach but highlights the inherent security risks and the need for rigorous controls, subsequently requesting more time for the discussion.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi simply asks, "How much?"
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler asks how much money needs to be given.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Speaker Toomas Kivimägi says that he would give one minute, but he thinks the listener wants three minutes.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler stresses that voting using a smart device must include identity verification via a video link to confirm the identity of the eligible voter, and if this method is not trusted, they should continue using paper ballots.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The speaker concluded the discussions, assured everyone that voting via mobile phone was not planned for today, and called for preparations for the final vote on Bill 256.
Helle-Moonika Helme
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Helle-Moonika Helme announced that, on behalf of the EKRE faction, she would be taking a ten-minute recess before the vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi asked how long the break was.
Helle-Moonika Helme
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The speech lasts ten minutes.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
He announces that the break will last ten minutes.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced that the recess requested by the EKRE faction had ended, and put to the final vote Draft Act 256 on the amendment of Section 111 of the Identity Documents Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, asking [members] to take a stand and vote.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
Bill 256 was passed into law by a vote of 71 in favor, 1 against, and 0 abstentions.