Second Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Food Act (378 SE)
Session: 15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Date: 2024-05-08 21:59
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
Today, the Riigikogu discussed the second reading of Draft Act 378 on the amendment of the Food Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Urmas Kruuse, Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee, was invited to give the report. The Committee presented preparations for the second reading and confirmed that no amendments had been received from parliamentary groups, Riigikogu members, or other committees. One coordinated amendment was made in cooperation between the ministry and the leading committee, which postpones the entry into force deadline by one month and clarifies two paragraphs. The procedural decisions of the Committee were consensus-based: 1) to include Bill 378 on the plenary agenda on May 8; 2) to conclude the second reading; and upon the conclusion of the second reading, to include the bill on the plenary agenda and hold the final vote on May 15, 2024. Additionally, one amendment was discussed: it was submitted by the Rural Affairs Committee, and the leading committee recommended taking it fully into account. Regarding the final status of the draft act, it was clarified that certain procedures in the Riigikogu might be delayed and that the President has the option, if necessary, to proceed with promulgation in accordance with the law.
Decisions Made 4
To include Draft Bill 378 on the agenda of the plenary session on May 8th of the current year (decision by consensus).
The Second Reading is concluded (decision by consensus).
Following the conclusion of the second reading, the draft bill shall be placed on the plenary session agenda and the final vote conducted on May 15, 2024 (consensus decision).
Fully adopt one amendment submitted by the Rural Affairs Committee; the lead committee agreed to support its full adoption (a consensus decision).
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Urmas Kruuse, Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee (position: other).
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Today, as the fifth item on the agenda, we will be debating the second reading of Draft Act 378 on amendments to the Food Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. For the presentation, the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee, Urmas Kruuse, is invited to the Riigikogu podium.
Urmas Kruuse
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Urmas Kruuse: The Rural Affairs Committee discussed the preparation for the second reading. Not a single amendment proposal was received, but one amendment, submitted in cooperation between the ministry and the lead committee, essentially extended the effective date by one month and clarified two paragraphs. The committee unanimously approved this amendment and decided to include draft bill 378 on the plenary agenda for May 8th of this year, conclude the second reading, and hold the final vote on May 15, 2024.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
Chairman Lauri Hussar thanked the presenter, noted that there was at least one question, and then addressed Helir-Valdor Seeder.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
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Helir-Valdor Seeder thanks the Honorable Chairman and asks whether one proposal was sincere and whether it was related to this proposal or not.
Urmas Kruuse
Profiling Eesti Reformierakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
This was one of the most genuine proposals, the very aim of which was to give the president the opportunity to promulgate the bill in accordance with the law, taking into account that proceedings in the Riigikogu might drag on, so that the president could perform their duties with dignity.
Esimees Lauri Hussar
AI Summary
The Chairman thanked the rapporteur, announced that there were no questions, and stated that we would proceed to review an amendment proposal from the Rural Affairs Committee, which the lead committee recommends fully adopting, and that the second reading of Draft Bill 378 is concluded.