Agenda Profile: Anti Haugas

Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the State Fee Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (417 SE)

2024-06-06

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

Political Position
The policy position centers on considering an increase in the state fee for expedited passports. This stance is results-oriented and exploratory, aiming to improve the efficiency of public service delivery by reducing unnecessary rush applications, which cause delays for those who genuinely need the service quickly.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of administrative procedures, especially regarding the bottlenecks associated with state fees and the fast-track issuance of documents. They rely on operational data, which was discussed at the committee meeting, concerning public behavior when obtaining expedited passports.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, focusing on the logical justification of the political measure. The speaker adopts a neutral tone and seeks confirmation as to whether raising the state fee would solve the systemic problem regarding the speed of service.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves active participation in legislative committee work, directly referencing the discussions that took place during the commission session and the information obtained from those proceedings.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the information shared during the committee meeting, which indicates a readiness to use the collectively discussed facts when analyzing the legislative proposal and seeking confirmation.

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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The economic perspective supports the use of the state fee as a regulatory mechanism designed to curb demand (specifically for expedited applications) and enhance the efficiency of public service provision, rather than being primarily aimed at generating revenue.

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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on amending the State Fees Act (Draft 417 SE), specifically concentrating on how the increase in the state fee will impact the process for the expedited receipt of documents. The speaker is involved in analyzing this draft bill and assessing its resulting consequences.

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