Parliament Decisions
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
1 decisions across 1 agendas
Santa Claus
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions haven't been made. The events were primarily festival-like and entertaining, including the distribution of gift art, pleasant speeches, and a theatrical element themed around Santa Claus.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
25 decisions across 16 agendas
Estonian and Georgian relations
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No concrete decisions were made; the discussion continues and further steps will be defined as needed through separate protocols.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to reject the bill on the first reading failed to gain enough support (10 in favor, 47 against, 0 abstentions). The first reading is concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Decision:
It was announced and formalized that the Environment Committee's opinion would be given between the first and second readings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Decision:
The first reading was concluded; the proposal to continue the discussion and make clarifications between subsequent readings was rejected.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Decision:
The economics committee decided to put the bill on the plenary session agenda on December 18th and to continue the proceedings and submit the bill to the plenary session agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Draft law amending the Personal Identification Documents Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (497 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law amending the Identity Documents Act and amending other laws in connection with it, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as a law with 67 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Kopli commando
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 2 decisions
Decision:
To strengthen crisis resilience on a county basis, support for establishing crisis organizers will be allocated to local governments over three years; local governments will decide whether to hire someone part-time, increase municipal resources, or share a position jointly; the aim is to create more functional mechanisms for crisis situations at the county level.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The closure of the Kopli unit and ensuring the redistribution of its budget structure remains in effect; the funds were used to increase rescue capabilities and equipment, and decisions will no longer be based on separately reviving the Kopli unit.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Funding for cultural institutions
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
At this sitting, no specific decisions were adopted. The discussion brought out further steps and intentions: 1) monitoring and discussing possibilities for increasing the salaries of cultural workers in 2025; 2) continued consideration of issues concerning the Estonian National Opera House and continuing the architectural competition; 3) drafting legislation to increase the budget and independence of ERR (Estonian Public Broadcasting) and forwarding it to the ERR supervisory board to communicate issues; 4) discussing the financial concerns regarding regional ERR broadcasts and potential changes to heritage protection regulations for smaller constructions. Instead of a final decision, initial steps and future-oriented actions have been documented, and subsequent steps will be prepared for a more thorough procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Third reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 435 final vote: 55 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 21 voted against, and there were 0 abstentions. Bill 435 has been adopted as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
Guardians of the Economy
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No official decisions were made in the discussion.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act (hospital pharmacy) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The leading committee decided to conclude the first reading of the bill and set the deadline for submitting amendments as January 7, 2025, at 5:15 PM.
Irja Lutsar
Opportunities to save in the state budget
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 2 decisions
Decision:
The coalition voted in committee on a bill to make representative expenses more transparent, and the Riigikogu adopted the same decision – the transparency of representative expenses and the precise accounting of expense allowances remain flexibly solvable issues at the parliamentary level.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The government decided not to support the bill to increase the transparency of the Centre Party's representative expenses (along with the rejection voted for by the coalition in committee).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Third reading of the draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu passed the draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu with a final vote of 545: 66 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention. Draft law 545 has been adopted as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:46
The Riigikogu decision "Increasing the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" (542 OE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft resolution of the Riigikogu 542 "Increasing the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" was passed in the final vote with 61 votes in favor (6 members voted against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Intervention in Georgia's internal affairs
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Third reading of the draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure and other laws (establishing proceedings for collective redress actions) (334 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill 334, initiating the amendment of the Code of Civil Procedure and other laws (establishing the procedure for collective redress actions), was adopted as law with 69 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Tourism Strategy
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 3 decisions
Decision:
According to the economic growth plan, it was decided to develop an ecosystem for Estonian animal husbandry entrepreneurs.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
It was decided to increase the volume of the application round for sports and cultural events with economic impact, which was previously 2 million euros and had been repeatedly oversubscribed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
The government adopted economic growth plans, which for the first time address culture as part of the economy. Within this framework, a decision was made to increase the volume of support for international cultural and sports events taking place in Estonia, the economic impact of which has been measured as 1.5 times greater.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Draft law amending the Adult Education Act and amending other acts in consequence (465 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
Should the second reading be completed, it is proposed to hold the final vote on the bill on January 15, 2025.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision:
All four amendment proposals submitted by the Culture Committee were decided to be fully considered.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Decision:
Bill 465's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:35
Foreign policy
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made during the discussion of this matter. The aforementioned session involved an informative and evaluative discussion of foreign policy issues and did not conclude with any specific political or administrative decisions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
6 decisions across 4 agendas
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for January 6, 2025, at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
Bill 546 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
The proposal by the Conservative People's Party faction to reject bill 546 in its first reading did not find support (14 in favor, 51 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 516 was passed as a law. Fifty-nine members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, seventeen voted against, and there were zero abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 525's first reading was postponed; the bill is dropped from the process. Aside from the bill's adoption, the vote result was 46 in favor, 20 against, and 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Overview by the Government of the Republic of Estonia on the stability support provided by the European Stability Mechanism and the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Stability Mechanism
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Monday, December 16, 2024
6 decisions across 4 agendas
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 461, amending the Waste Management Act and other related laws initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as law. Fifty members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, and sixteen voted against.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Second reading of the draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The Centre Party’s amendment proposal was disregarded in accordance with § 106, paragraph 2, of the State Assembly Rules of Procedure Act.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
The amendment proposal presented by the Constitutional Committee (to add the text "based on expense documents") was fully taken into account.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
Bill 545's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made by the Riigikogu; the agenda included only a reporting overview and guiding plans. It was noted that the draft law on accelerating criminal proceedings is moving at the coalition level as part of a collaborative effort and will soon reach the Riigikogu for coordination; emphasis was also placed on further expanding preventive work and victim protection, as well as developing digital proceedings.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Thursday, December 12, 2024
3 decisions across 2 agendas
Draft law amending the Act on Conformity Assessment of Products (533 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for December 31st at 1:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
Bill 533 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 523's first reading is postponed; the bill falls off the agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
33 decisions across 24 agendas
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The proposal to interrupt the third reading, presented by the Centre Party faction, was rejected by the Finance Committee's position (voting result: 29 in favor, 56 against). Subsequently, bill 513 was put to a final vote; 56 voted in favor, 29 against; there were no abstentions. Bill 513 was passed as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 510 was passed as law; 57 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 27 voted against, and there were 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Third reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Negotiations concluded, and finally, bill 419 underwent its final vote. Fifty-four members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, twenty-five voted against, and there was one abstention. Bill 419 has been adopted as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Construction Code Act, the Act on Administrative Cooperation, and the Water Act (531 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendment proposals was set: December 30th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
First reading completed; Jüri Jaanson was appointed as the leading representative of the committee (a collegiate decision, further proceedings will continue at meetings).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The draft was taken into consideration and the first reading was scheduled; the agenda was set for December 11, 2024.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Third reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 512, the security tax law, has been passed after its third reading. The vote result: 53 in favor, 27 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Security situation
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Third reading of the draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The final vote on bill 430 was conducted, and the bill was passed. 58 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 10 voted against, and there were no abstentions. Therefore, the bill was declared to be in force as law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 427 has been passed as law by the Riigikogu. The vote result: 51 in favor, 20 against, no abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Second reading of the draft law amending the Subsoil Act (435 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to interrupt the second reading: the vote resulted in 9 in favor, 49 against, and 0 abstentions; the proposal did not receive support. The second reading concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The Environment Committee proposed including the bill for a second reading on the Riigikogu’s plenary session agenda on December 11th and to conclude the second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Economic Growth and Eesti Energia
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. At the aforementioned session, no specific formal decisions were taken; further developments and political choices remain open and require additional coordination within the coalition and in the plans of the relevant ministries.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Tax Festival
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The coalition did not reach an agreement on introducing a bank tax. Discussion will continue, and if necessary, sensible solutions will be sought in subsequent meetings, which ensure the financing of national defense and the balance of the tax system.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to interrupt the second reading of bill 516 (expressed goal: a two-year pause and a later drastic change) received 9 votes in favor, 49 against, and 1 abstention; the proposal did not receive support. The leading committee decided to conclude the second reading of the bill and continue the procedure with the following points; the conclusion of the second reading has been confirmed and the procedure for the second reading has been concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The Economic Affairs Committee proposed that the bill be put on the agenda of the full parliament for a second reading on December 11th of this year and to conclude the second reading; should the second reading be concluded, the committee's proposal is to move the bill to a third reading and to conduct a final vote on December 17th.
Jaak Aab
Third Reading of the Draft Health Care Act (433 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 433 has been adopted as a law by the Riigikogu. 54 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 10 voted against, and there were 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
National Defence and Wind Turbines
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Confusing substitution activity
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 2 decisions
Decision:
The coalition confirmed general objectives regarding the education agreement: increasing teacher salaries and reducing workload, along with anticipated funding based on a salary program set for 2026; this is part of the state budget strategy’s long-term funding model.
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Decision:
The government approved the principles of Norwegian funding and the guidelines for developing a planned unified ticketing system in public transport.
War and Peace
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at this session; the discussion focused on clarifying facts and positions, and reflecting on intelligence informatics.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Coping
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions have been made regarding this agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE), third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft law amending the Customs Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was passed as law in the final vote (54 in favor, 14 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure and other laws (establishing procedure for collective redress actions) – second reading (334 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 5 decisions
Decision:
The steering committee's proposal is to conclude the bill's second reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
Consider fully all four amendment proposals: Nos. 1–4 have been adopted by consensus.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The rapporteur for the committee was designated as 46afnYFUZKE (the speaker themselves announced that they are the rapporteur).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The decision was made to conclude the bill's second reading, and upon completion of the second reading, to direct the bill to the Riigikogu agenda for its third reading by December 18th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
Four draft resolutions were initiated regarding all the proposed resolutions; the adoption of all of them occurred unanimously.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 505 has been passed as a law with a majority of the Riigikogu’s composition: in favor 57, against 24. Bill 505 has completed its proceedings as a law and the completion took place in the final vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Suffrage
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Draft law amending the Prison Act and amending other laws related thereto (474 SE) - third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 474, amending the Prison Act and other related laws as initiated by the Government of the Republic, was passed as law. Sixty-seven members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, with no votes against or abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Thefts
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing. 1 decisions
Decision:
Next year, in relation to theft, the priority will be to conduct a deeper analysis of thefts and strive to better understand which measures are most effective. Additionally, greater emphasis will be placed on human assistance: involving local government social workers and fostering more effective cooperation with the police, in order to deal with thieves more through the creation of assistance and coping opportunities rather than through increased penalties. When simplifying procedures, the focus will be on three client groups: minors, adults with addiction issues and those in need of assistance, and extremely vulnerable people who commit theft due to a lack of food and essential goods.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (499 SE), third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill amending the public transport law, initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as a law with 75 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
6 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft law amending the Identity Documents Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (497 SE) – second reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
Bill 497's second reading was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
All five amendment proposals submitted by the Constitutional Committee were fully considered.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:36
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - second reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The draft was confirmed at the end of the second reading to extend the session until 2:00 PM, with 46 members of the Riigikogu voting in favor and 11 against.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The Riigikogu adopted amendment proposal no. 15 (47 in favor, 19 against) and concluded the second reading of the bill; the third reading and final vote are planned for December 16th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Decision:
The Environment Committee decided to submit 14 proposed amendments regarding the draft bill and to take the majority of the proposals into consideration; 5–11, 22, 24, and 25 are not to be put to a vote according to the leading committee's consensus.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 528 is rejected on its first reading. The bill falls off the agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Monday, December 9, 2024
4 decisions across 4 agendas
Inquiries Regarding Estonia's Conduct at the United Nations General Assembly (no. 663)
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The discussion and responses regarding the inquiry concern an informative explanation, but no final political decisions were adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Inquiry regarding phosphate mining plans (no. 664)
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made. The Riigikogu concluded the agenda item without specific mining permits or other decisive steps, and awaits further preparation and clarification of the legal framework.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Request for Information Regarding the Government Commission's Activities on Population Policy (No. 661)
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Organizing joint and regular meetings and improving information accessibility: it was decided that the commission will continue holding regular meetings and, if necessary, organize joint presentations/speaking aids and joint public hearings to increase public involvement and transparency in discussions regarding population issues.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The proposal by the Steering Committee to conclude the first reading of bill 545 was approved. Additionally, the deadline for submitting amendments was set for December 11th at 16:00, so that the bill would come into force at the beginning of the new year.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Thursday, December 5, 2024
2 decisions across 2 agendas
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session. 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading completed. The leading committee decided to put the draft on the agenda for a plenary session, and the ballot indicated; result: 6 in favor, 1 against (Kalle Grünthal). The draft's further proceedings will follow the Riigikogu's legislative procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Draft law amending the Citizenship Act (522 SE) – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session. 1 decisions
Decision:
The draft 522 was rejected on the first reading. The board's proposal was adopted: draft 522 is rejected and falls out of the proceedings. Voting results: 45 in favor, 9 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:47
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
57 decisions across 35 agendas
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
Bill 517 was put to a final vote and passed as law: 45 in favor, 25 against, 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
The Steering Committee's position was to fully consider amendment proposals number 2 and number 3, and to arrange for their final vote to be reviewed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
Amendment proposal no. 1 (submitted by the finance committee) shall be fully approved and put to a final vote.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
The decision to put item 517 on the plenary agenda, and the decision to hold a final vote upon concluding the third reading, were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 6 decisions
Decision:
Bill 510, second reading completed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
At the meeting on December 2nd, it was decided that once the second reading is completed, the bill will be put on the plenary session agenda and a final vote will be held on December 11, 2024 (9 in favor, 1 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
The proposal to finish the second reading at the session held on November 29th did not gain consensus (5 in favor, 2 against).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
On November 18th, it was decided to put the draft on the plenary agenda for December 4th, 2024 (consensus decision).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
Regarding the second amendment proposal: the finance committee voted 8 in favor, 2 against, and decided to continue processing the amendments according to the content of the bill.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
Regarding the redirection of revenue from the 0.5% alcohol and tobacco excise tax: consensus support in the finance committee on November 14th, the special designation is being removed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Second reading of the Basic Education Act bill (419 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The second reading is completed, and the committee and board have confirmed that the final vote will proceed according to the decisions made during the session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Decision:
The Culture Committee decided to forward the draft basic education act to the second reading of 419 and to schedule a final vote on December 11th of this year.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:48
Draft law (447 SE) for amending the Education Act of the Republic of Estonia and amending other related laws (establishing the obligation to attend school) – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 447 has been passed into law.
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Population Protection
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No official decisions were made at this session. Emphasis was placed on continuing planning in the area of population protection, involving the Rescue Board, the Defence League, and local governments, and taking further steps to develop and rehearse the repertoire of evacuation, reserve, and evacuation points.
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20:48
Draft law amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurs and the Tax Procedure Act (463 SE) – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 463 (the Act amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurs and the Tax Procedure Act) was passed as law with 73 votes in favor.
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13:36
Security
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
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20:48
Security
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Formal decisions are lacking; the Riigikogu did not adopt a specific, occupied mandate or concessions with this session. Continued cooperation and the further implementation of measures, as well as adherence to the schedule of research and restrictions, were emphasized.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
The final vote showed that Isamaa and Centre Party proposals, and some amendments, did not receive the coalition's support, and the majority of amendment proposals (3–13) were fully considered, leading to the confirmation of the end of the second reading and the conclusion of the agenda item's proceedings.
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Decision:
At the session on November 29th, the procedural decision – to end the second reading – was reached with objections established; the final decision was to end the second reading and schedule a final vote; this direction of the procedure was confirmed, but the final closing sequence depended on the course of the associated votes.
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Decision:
The amendment proposals presented by the Ministry of Finance and the committee (from three to thirteen) received broad consensus support and were adopted, taking into account the concept of the unaltered bill; separate points concerning double taxation and specific implementation rules achieved the necessary consensus.
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20:48
Decision:
The first and second amendments proposed by the Isamaa faction did not receive the committee's approval; they did not find support from the coalition and the committee.
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20:48
Draft law amending the Waste Act and the Packaging Act (430 SE) – second reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The steering committee decided to conclude the second reading of bill 430.
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20:48
Decision:
Once the second reading is complete, the draft shall be added to the agenda of the plenary session and a final vote will be held on December 11th of this year.
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20:48
Decision:
The commission supported all seven proposed amendments; the initial objectives continue, and the conclusion of the second reading.
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20:48
Offshore wind farms
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No collective political decisions were made. Cooperation will continue between the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Forces, and the energy sector, and a study expected to be completed in early 2025 is awaited regarding measures to mitigate the negative impact of offshore wind farms.
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20:48
Reasonably priced electricity
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The discussion focused on clarifying topics and gathering details, and instead of decisions, further questions and checks were directed, as appropriate.
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20:48
The situation regarding the state's finances
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
The decision on alcohol excise duty was made collectively: it was decided not to increase the alcohol excise duty for next year.
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20:48
The situation in the country
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at today's meeting; the discussion will continue, and further information and clarifications will be provided during future briefings.
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Parliament Collective
20:48
Second reading of the draft Health Care Services Act (433 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Isamaa faction's proposal to interrupt the second reading did not find support (3 in favor, 43 against). Therefore, the second reading will continue, and the second reading will be completed. The result of the vote on Isamaa’s proposal remains valid in the context of this decision.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union's international military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides" (482 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 482 was passed as a resolution of the Riigikogu; the vote result: 68 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstentions.
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Parliament Collective
20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations as part of NATO readiness units" (485 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Defence Committee decided by consensus to conclude the second reading and put the bill to a final vote according to Section 109 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure. The result of the final vote was: 53 in favour, 9 against, 0 abstentions; the bill was passed.
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20:48
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to propose to the Riigikogu to conclude the second reading of the bill and put it to a final vote, in accordance with Section 109 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure.
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20:48
Decision:
The parliamentary defense committee unanimously decided to include the bill’s second reading on the Riigikogu’s plenary session agenda for December 4th.
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Parliament Collective
20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the Republic of Estonia's international obligations as part of the United Kingdom's joint expeditionary force" (483 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 483 has been adopted by the plenary session of the Riigikogu. The vote result: 57 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 8 voted against, and 0 abstained.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of Estonia's International Obligations in the European Union's Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique" (480 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to put the bill on the agenda of the full Parliament for a second reading on December 4th of this year and to conclude the second reading and put the bill to a final vote today, in accordance with Rule 109 of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (481 OE) "Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR Med/Irini."
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu concluded the second reading of bill 481 by consensus and put it to a final vote; the result of the final vote was 60 in favor, 0 against, and 0 abstentions; bill 481 has been passed.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu ("Extension of the period of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission in Iraq") (478 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu adopted draft resolution 478 as a resolution: The term of use of the Defence Forces is extended to fulfill the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission in Iraq until December 31, 2025. The final vote resulted in 51 in favor, 4 against, 0 abstentions; therefore, the draft was adopted.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution (486 OE) of the Riigikogu regarding the extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a post-conflict peacekeeping operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Syria.
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu final vote: 59 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor of bill 486, 9 voted against, and there were 0 abstentions. The bill has been passed.
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20:48
Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to put the bill on the agenda of today's session of the full parliament for a second reading and to conclude the second reading and put the bill to a final vote today.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the term of use of the Defence Forces in the performance of Estonia's international obligations in an international military operation Inherent Resolve" (477 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu passed the bill on the final vote: 56 in favor, 5 against, 0 abstentions; bill 477 has been adopted.
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Decision:
The Defense Committee unanimously concluded the second reading and put the bill to a final vote in the Riigikogu.
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Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously decided to put the bill on the Riigikogu agenda for a second reading on December 4th.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of Estonia's International Obligations in a UN Peacekeeping Operation in Lebanon" (484 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Defence Committee unanimously approved the text and explanatory report of the second reading; it was decided that at the November 21, 2024, sitting, a proposal would be made to include the bill on the Riigikogu plenary agenda for second reading by December 4th, and to conclude the second reading, putting it to a final vote in accordance with the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure, § 109.
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Parliament Collective
20:48
Second reading of the draft resolution "Approval of the Consolidated Financial Report of the State for the 2023 Financial Year" (503 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu approved the draft decision to confirm the consolidated annual report for the state's 2023 financial year with 503 votes in the final vote.
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Parliament Collective
20:48
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and their Precursor Substances (502 SE), third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill amending the State Levy Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (bill number 502) was adopted as law with 50 votes in favor (22 against, 0 abstentions).
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13:36
Draft law amending the Plant Propagation and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act (473 SE) – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 473, amending the Plant Propagation and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act, was adopted as law. Seventy-one members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, and one member voted against.
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13:36
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE), second reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
Once the second reading was concluded, it was decided to put the draft bill on the agenda of the Riigikogu plenary sitting for a third reading on December 11th and to carry out the final vote. These procedural decisions were made by consensus.
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20:47
Decision:
The economic affairs committee decided to put the bill on the agenda of the plenary session of the Riigikogu for a second reading on December 4th and to conclude the second reading. These procedural decisions were made by consensus.
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20:47
Third reading of the draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act, was adopted as a law (55 in favor, 12 against).
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Parliament Collective
13:36
Suffrage
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No final legislation or decisions were made; the session focused on questions and answers, where coalition agreements and security assessments affirmed the necessity of a corresponding border and compromises, but the deciding changes could not yet be adopted.
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Parliament Collective
20:48
Bill to Amend the Prison Act and to Amend Other Acts Therewith (474 SE) – Second Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
Bill 474's second reading was concluded.
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Parliament Collective
13:36
Decision:
The steering committee proposed including the bill on the agenda of the Riigikogu plenary session for the third reading on December 11th.
Ando Kiviberg
Decision:
The steering committee proposed to conclude the second reading of bill 474.
Draft law amending the Blood Act (476 SE) – third reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 476, amending the Blood Act, as initiated by the Government of the Republic, was adopted as law. Seventy members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, zero voted against, and one abstained.
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Parliament Collective
13:36
Values-based policy
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
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20:48
Second reading of the draft law amending the Public Transport Act (499 SE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The steering committee's proposal was to conclude the second reading of bill 499; the second reading has been concluded.
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20:48
Decision:
The committee adopted a decision to fully consider all 499 proposed amendments to the draft and supported their content. Vote: 7 in favor from the named committee members, 1 abstention.
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