Parliament Decisions
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
7 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
The draft will be based on the preparation of draft 517 and further work by committees, and limitations (in the presence of third-party facts) will not change the budget amount.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Decision:
A consensus decision is made to include the draft on the plenary agenda and conclude the first reading; the deadline for submitting amendments is October 29th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Decision:
Bill No. 517 is concluded on the plenary session agenda and the bill is approved for its first reading; the leading committee is designated as the Finance Committee with a representative (rapporteur).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) – first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 3 decisions
Decision:
To recommend to the finance committee the proposal for initial discussion, then to confirm the agenda for October 15th, and to designate the continuation of the procedure according to the protocol as the next step.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Decision:
The first reading is to be completed and Tanel Kiik is to be appointed as the lead representative to the finance committee (the composition involved in drafting the collective decision expresses itself unanimously).
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Decision:
It is proposed to add draft law on excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and electricity to the agenda of the 510 plenary session for October 15th, and to proceed with the registration of the first reading procedure according to the applicable rules of procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
First 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 session 1 decisions
Decision:
Completion of the first reading regarding draft law no 509, amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the draft law amending the Income Tax Act. Furthermore, the deadline for submitting amendments to the agenda was set for October 29th at 5:15 PM, and the session was extended until the agenda is exhausted, but no later than 2:00 PM. Voting results: 47 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 20 voted against, and 0 abstained.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Monday, October 14, 2024
9 decisions across 5 agendas
Draft law amending the Competition Act (466 SE) - First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 28th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
Bill 466 has concluded its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
The economic affairs committee decided to request an opinion from the legal and analysis department of the Riigikogu Chancellery regarding the draft, particularly in connection with the hybrid solution established by the minister's regulation.
Mario Kadastik
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (507 SE) – first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 507’s first reading is complete. The proposal to reject the bill during its first reading was unsuccessful; the vote result was: in favor 20, against 46, abstentions 0. The next stage in the bill's process is the completion of the first reading and continuation of the reading in the second or subsequent reading after discussion, in accordance with the order provided for in the Riigikogu’s agenda.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Draft law amending the Plant Reproduction and Variety Protection Act and the Forest Act (473 SE) – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 28th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
At the proposal of the Rural Affairs Committee, it was decided to conclude the first reading of bill 473.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu decided to close the first reading: proposals to reject the draft bill in the first reading did not find sufficient support. The first reading of the bill ended with a result of 16 in favor, 43 against, and 0 abstentions. The deadline for submitting amendments is October 28th at 5:15 PM. This is a collegial decision, not by one specific politician.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (499 SE) – first reading
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 28, 2024, at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
Bill 499 has completed its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Thursday, October 10, 2024
3 decisions across 1 agendas
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session. 3 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 24th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Decision:
On October 9th, it was decided to add the draft to the agenda of the plenary session and designate Eero Merilind as the leading committee; to finalize the second reading and propose adding the draft to the plenary session agenda and conducting the final vote on October 16th, once the second reading is complete.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Decision:
The Social Affairs Committee, acting as the leading committee, unanimously adopted four amendments and noted them to be applicable in their entirety.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:52
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
16 decisions across 13 agendas
Sending Estonian soldiers to Ukraine
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No specific decisions were made. A fruitful discussion showed that Estonia's position and potential actions are being considered broadly, and further decisions depend on consultations with allies and clarifying the parliament's mandate.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Estonian foreign policy course
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Phosphorite mining
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made under the scope of the seventh question; further steps and decision-making are linked to the results of geological surveys and, if necessary, with consideration of a referendum or additional consultation, in accordance with the long-term vision.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Management Decisions
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No final decisions were made within the scope of the third question; discussions continue at the level of committees and ministries, focusing on clarifying information requests and the public availability of computational data, as well as further improving budget transparency.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Nordica
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Constant reorganizations
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at the session. The discussion focused on the reasons and considerations surrounding the reorganizations, and no decisions were adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Agricultural policy and the future of Tartu Agro
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made at this session. The discussion will continue, and the government is considering various solutions (renting as a whole versus dividing into pieces) and assessing the emerging risks, preferences, and legal limitations.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu decided to reject Draft Law 324 during the first reading (47 votes in favor, 12 against). The bill was consequently dropped from the legislative procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
10:22
Immigration
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and other laws (special care services and change of residential address) (421 SE) – third reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session. 1 decisions
Decision:
The bill amending the Social Care Act and other laws (special care services and change of registered address) – bill number 421 – was adopted as a law with 73 votes in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session. 4 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 23rd at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
Bill 496 has completed its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
A proposal was made to include the draft on the agenda of the plenary session on October 9, 2024.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
The steering committee was designated the social committee, with Madis Timpson as representative.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
About Market Economy in Estonia
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Direct 40% of diverse business and regional support funds outside of Tallinn and Tartu.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Mass immigration of labor
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions have been made. The discussion continues and further consideration of the quota, exemptions, and immigration policy remains the task of future sessions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
5 decisions across 3 agendas
Draft Law Amending the Hunting Act (444 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 444's first reading is postponed. Voting results: 51 in favor, 3 against, 0 abstentions. Therefore, the bill is dropped from consideration.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Criminal Code (452 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The Riigikogu confirmed the final version of the decision: to reject bill 452 at first reading and to remove it from the procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Decision:
The steering committee submitted a bill to reject it in the first reading; the vote result: 51 in favor, 2 against, 1 abstention; out of procedure.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Blood Act (476 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 22nd at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
The draft law amending the Blood Donation Act was concluded with its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Monday, October 7, 2024
3 decisions across 3 agendas
An inquiry regarding internet services offered to people in Estonia (no. 646)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The discussion did not yield any concrete, binding decisions; it was agreed to continue analyses and plan improvements. Regarding further steps, it was noted that the Competition Authority, together with the Consumer Protection and Technical Surveillance Authority, will prepare a market analysis of retail telecommunications services as part of the 2025 work plan, in order to clarify the competitive situation and identify opportunities to improve end-consumer costs and speed. Furthermore, the minister emphasized the need to continue network development in areas with market failures and to implement funded “last mile” projects to ensure speeds of at least 1 Gbit/s in all target areas.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Inquiry Regarding Via Baltica (No. 234)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. An overview of the situation was given during the discussion between spokespersons, and the minister provided answers, but ultimately it was noted that the procedure will continue and the next step is the budget proceedings and confirmation of sections in accordance with decisions related to the state budget.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Inquiry regarding road construction and four-lane roads (no 408)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Thursday, September 26, 2024
1 decisions across 1 agendas
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's political statement regarding the submission of the draft law on the 2025 state budget.
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No final decisions were adopted. Various factions presented alternative proposals (including Isamaa’s comprehensive alternative budget) and criticism of the government’s austerity and tax policies, but a final agreement or budget amendments were not confirmed in this session.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
25 decisions across 20 agendas
About the Estonian economy
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The discussion continues and European and international forecasts, as well as the Bank of Estonia's analyses, may guide further discussions at the next information sessions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act (359 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The final vote on draft 359 was taken: 53 in favor, 22 against, and 0 abstentions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (426 SE) – third reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Sixty-three members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, ten voted against, and there were zero abstentions. Bill 426 has been adopted as a law.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Security
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in consequence thereof (offence-based sanctions) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
Bill 441 has completed its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Draft Law Amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 4 decisions
Decision:
Madis Kallas is appointed as the representative of the Steering Committee.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:55
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments is set at ten business days, or October 9, 2024, at 4:00 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:55
Decision:
The first reading is concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:55
Decision:
The draft will be placed on the plenary session agenda on September 25, 2024.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:55
Salaries of Cultural Workers
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Economy
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No decisions were made. The discussion continues, and more detailed changes to the budget and tax policy, including the percentages of cuts and the extent of reductions in government sector spending, will be presented and discussed in further coordination rounds.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Act on Responding to Complaints and Information Requests and Submitting Collective Petitions (475 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The first reading is concluded. The leading committee decided to conclude the first reading of bill 475, and the deadline for submitting amendments is October 9th of this year at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
The situation in the country.
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Constitutional analysis in the explanatory notes of bills
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
This discussion did not involve any formal decisions; the discussion focused on maintaining the mandatory constitutional review and developing the frameworks and cooperation processes necessary for subsequent steps. It was decided to continue the discussions and consider compiling a sample and gathering broader opinions, upon which the future definition of how and when to conduct the review, and how to implement the coordination mechanisms more broadly, can be based.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
The first reading is complete. The vote on draft 469 following the first reading resulted in 7 in favor, 46 against, and 0 abstentions. It was also confirmed that the deadline for submitting amendments is October 9th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Rail Baltic
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Direct the additional funds from the sale of CO2 quotas to the construction of Rail Baltic; allocate approximately 200 million euros for the construction of Rail Baltic and 75 million euros for the joint depot of Rail Baltic and Elron; the deadline for completing the project is 2030; continue funding in subsequent EU funding periods at the same level or utilize external funding/loans as needed.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
No formal decisions were made on the agenda presented today; the making of decisions remains within the jurisdiction of subsequent negotiations and discussions within the parliamentary groups.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft resolution "Appointment of an auditor to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025" (495 OE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 495 has been adopted in the final vote. The Riigikogu adopted a directive decision to appoint Sirius Audit OÜ to audit the activities of the National Audit Office for 2024–2025; the final vote took place, with the result being 54 in favor, 0 against, and 1 abstention.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
The second reading of the draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and other laws (special care services and change of address) (421 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 2 decisions
Decision:
At the session held on September 23rd, technical and linguistic adjustments were made: clarifications to the text, specifying which chapter of which law the new paragraph will be added to, and ensuring the clarity of boundaries and references. Refinement of amendment instructions and headings in accordance with regulations.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Decision:
The proposal is to proceed with bill 421 to the plenary session agenda following the second reading, to appoint Helmen Kütt as the representative of the steering committee, and to conclude the second reading and carry out the final vote on October 9th.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act (432 SE) – First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 432 was rejected in the first reading; the positions of the Riigikogu and the government have been coordinated. The government does not support the bill, and the finance committee also recommended rejection. As a final result, the Riigikogu decided to reject the bill and remove it from consideration; the vote resulted in 50 in favor, 15 against.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
The behaviour and credibility of government members
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
Decisions were not made.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Draft law amending the Prison Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (474 SE) - first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
It was decided by consensus to conclude the first reading of bill 474; to set the deadline for submitting amendments as October 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM; and to designate the committee chair as the representative of the leading committee.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Foreign policy
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing 1 decisions
Decision:
No formal decisions were made. Discussions will continue in the foreign affairs committee and the government, where the foreign minister and the chancellor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide additional clarifications and, if necessary, further review the positions.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
9 decisions across 4 agendas
Draft law amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income and amending other acts in consequence (463 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 1 decisions
Decision:
First reading completed; deadline for submitting amendments is October 8th at 5:15 PM; consideration of agenda item number three concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Funded Pensions Act and Other Acts (464 SE)
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for the submission of amendments was set as October 8th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
The first reading of Bill 464 was concluded.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act and the Tax Procedure Act (462 SE) - First Reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 4 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments is set at ten working days; the exact date and schedule will be specified in accordance with the plenary session protocol.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Decision:
A representative for the Steering Committee shall be appointed as the rapporteur for the meeting, with the representative of the relevant committee; furthermore, the deadline for submitting amendments is set at ten working days.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Decision:
A proposal to continue cooperation according to the planned procedure, following the completion of the first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Decision:
The proposal's inclusion on the plenary session's agenda for September 25th and the suggestion to conclude the first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
Draft law amending the Arms Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (468 SE) – first reading
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting 2 decisions
Decision:
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 8th at 5:15 PM.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Decision:
Bill 468 has completed its first reading.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37
Monday, September 23, 2024
2 decisions across 2 agendas
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Annul the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Closure of the Consulate General of the Republic of Estonia in New York" (328 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Bill 328 failed to secure the necessary number of votes for a decision; it was rejected and will no longer be subject to scrutiny in the scope originally adopted.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
20:54
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem" (325 OE)
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session 1 decisions
Decision:
Draft resolution 325 of the Riigikogu, "Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to move the Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem," was rejected, as it failed to achieve the necessary majority of the Riigikogu composition (51 votes) required for adoption. Fourteen members voted in favor.
Collective Decision
Parliament Collective
13:37