By Years: Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski

The main legislative priorities are the implementation of tax reform (an increase in the income tax rate) to fund defense expenditures, and the streamlining of internal security legislation, which provides the police with a clear legal basis for using license plate recognition cameras. The speaker is an active supporter and advocate for the government-initiated bills aimed at increasing stability and security.

The legislative focus is directed towards social policy reforms, with the individual being a strong supporter of the draft amendment to the parental benefit system, which aims to reduce the benefit cap and eliminate restrictions on working while receiving benefits. The speaker actively presents the procedural decisions of the Foreign Affairs Committee (draft legislation concerning changes to the composition of delegations). Furthermore, he/she inquires about the control and supervision mechanisms following the entry into force of new legislation (e.g., concerning childcare services).