Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Draft Law Amending the Hunting Act (444 SE) – First Reading
2024-10-08
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly oriented towards social justice and the support of the elderly, initiating a bill to exempt vulnerable groups (pensioners, repressed individuals, persons with disabilities) from the hunting fee. The framing is value-based, emphasizing the contribution of pensioners to society and the necessity for the state to accommodate them to avoid disproportionate sanctions. The position is moderately supportive, considering this a small, yet justified, benefit.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in hunting and environmental legislation, drawing parallels with the Fishing Act (Section 28) and exhibiting detailed knowledge of hunters' duties (African swine fever prevention, rabies control, surveys/research). Furthermore, the practical challenges of administrative proceedings related to the non-payment of minor fees are understood, based on the experience of an environmental inspector.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is explanatory and persuasive, utilizing storytelling (the environmental inspector's proposal in Järva County) to justify a political initiative. The speaker balances a legal analogy (the fishing law) with a social appeal, emphasizing the age-specific characteristics of the elderly and their contribution to society. The tone is respectful and formal.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity involves initiating a draft bill, which stems from direct communication with a local interest group (the Järva County Hunting Club Council) and an official (an environmental inspector) outside the Riigikogu chamber. This demonstrates responsiveness to issues raised at the local level.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker preempts objections concerning the small fee (10 euros) by acknowledging that it is indeed a small amount. Specific opponents or opposing groups are neither named nor criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is both accommodating and responsive, highlighting that the draft legislation was initiated by a proposal from the environmental inspector and the local hunting club. The speaker underscored their willingness to hear the views of both civil servants and the "common folk."
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly linked to Järvamaa County, as the impetus for initiating the draft law was a problem raised at the Järvamaa Hunting Club council. This demonstrates responsiveness to the concerns of hunters in that specific county.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support targeted financial relief on social grounds, considering the state's 10-euro fee exemption to be a minor concession. It is also stressed that hunters, acting as partners to the state, perform essential duties, which entail significant, burdensome costs (e.g., fuel/gasoline).
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed, the focus is placed on the legitimate expectations of the elderly and people with disabilities, and their protection against disproportionate penalties for minor offenses. Emphasis is placed on age-related characteristics, such as limited IT experience or absent-mindedness, which prevent them from paying small charges.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the amendment of the Hunting Act (Draft 444 SE), which establishes exemptions for pensioners, victims of repression, and persons with disabilities from paying the hunting fee. The speaker is the proposer of this specific draft, basing it on the legal analogy provided in the Fishing Act.
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