By Plenary Sessions: Mario Kadastik
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Legislative focus centers on the transposition and implementation of EU energy directives, particularly the clarification of regulations governing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The speaker is the rapporteur for the draft bill, responsible for the procedure on behalf of the lead committee, and is seeking to achieve improved wording via an amendment proposal.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Public Transport Act, the purpose of which is to retain the required document photo on the service provider card by utilizing data from the Population Register. The speaker is the rapporteur for the bill's lead committee, who is guiding the first reading and preparing proposed amendments for the second reading.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on the draft decision currently under deliberation in the Economic Affairs Committee, which provides for assigning tasks to the government aimed at accelerating number portability. The speaker is acting as the representative of the leading committee for the draft, concentrating on the procedural and technical details. The draft was added to the plenary session agenda and forwarded for the final vote.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on rejecting the draft bill concerning mandatory traffic insurance for trailers, thereby opposing the proposal submitted by the Isamaa party. The speaker’s role is to represent and justify the position of the leading committee (the Economic Affairs Committee) before the full assembly.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on clarifying the implementation of the battery passport regulation, specifically distinguishing between batteries sold on the market and those used for personal consumption, in order to define the resulting legal obligation.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The main legislative focus is the rejection of the specific motor insurance expansion bill during its first reading. The priority is the creation of comprehensive regulation in the field of electric scooters, including the registration of privately owned scooters and a broader analysis.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus involves the critical analysis of the details of a legislative proposal concerning energy and labor relations (specifically, the impact of monthly wages and deadlines). The speaker acts as an objector and questioner of the proposal, seeking clarification regarding inaccurate economic assumptions.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on preparing for the deployment of nuclear energy and establishing the necessary legal framework for this, including the safety act and the creation of a regulatory authority. The speaker is an active initiator and a representative of the steering committee, who justifies the committee's decisions by citing the government's action plan and the necessity of amending the law.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on supporting and clarifying the draft bill aimed at accelerating planning and procedural processes. The goal is to reduce bureaucracy, make the stages more specific, and limit the number of times opinions can be submitted. The speaker is a strong proponent and detailed explainer of the bill, emphasizing a more precise assessment of environmental impacts during the initial stage.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the adoption of the draft Competition Act. This is necessary to fulfill our obligation to transpose the relevant EU directive and stop the accruing fines. The speaker is a strong proponent, stressing the need to swiftly finalize the procedures and add amendments later, should they be required.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on draft legislation that incorporates amendments to planning regulations and elements of the renewable energy support scheme. The speaker is a staunch proponent and advocate for the bill, stressing that the planning amendments will benefit all types of planning, including industrial development. The primary objective is to expedite the integration of new production capacities and guarantee stable output.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Legislative focus is currently centered on the draft bill for the transposition of the European Union directive, highlighting its legal conformity and practical operability within a cross-border context. The speaker acts as a critical overseer of the legislation, tasked with finding solutions to procedural loopholes and addressing potential objections raised by the European Commission.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The main legislative and strategic focuses are the development of the National Energy and Climate Plan (ENMAK), the reduction of bureaucracy (especially the acceleration of planning processes and the consolidation of duplicate positions), and the expansion of communications infrastructure. The speaker highlighted the progress achieved in supporting R&D personnel, noting that 1,400 experts have received funding this year.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary legislative focus is centered on energy and environmental requirements (SAF), where the speaker acts as a corrector of data presented by the opposing side. I have previously participated in discussions concerning energy bills. The objective is to ensure that legislative debates are grounded in accurate facts.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is Bill 556, which addresses electricity market regulation, grid development, and security of supply. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, emphasizing its role in enhancing transparency and incentivizing the construction of dispatchable capacity. The overall objective is to achieve greater stability within the electricity system.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is on handling the energy-related bill (likely Bill 555), which concerns accelerating the procedural process and addressing connection terms (fixed connection fee, length of the direct line). The speaker is a representative of the leading committee, who introduced the received amendments, explained the reasons for their rejection, and proposed concluding the second reading and holding the third reading on May 14th.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Legislative scrutiny is currently focused on the quality of draft legislation concerning energy and environmental impacts, particularly the accuracy of the underlying studies and data (for example, refining the bird restriction map). The speaker is an active critic who insists that legislative decisions must be based on objective, up-to-date scientific research that is also accessible to the Economic Affairs Committee.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main focus is Draft Law 555 (amendments to the Energy Act), which regulates the financing of the frequency reserve and island operation. The speaker is a representative of the leading committee, who is chairing the second reading of the draft law and preparing proposals for the third reading. He/She also mentions the imminent submission of the Energy Sector Development Plan (ENMAK) to the government.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft energy bills currently under proceedings in the Economic Affairs Committee, particularly supporting the rejection of the bill concerning the objectives of ENMAK. Support is also provided for bills ensuring security of supply (e.g., Bill 555 – isolated grid operation) and the planning of new production capacities (Bill 541).
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus centers on the refinement and enforcement of existing passenger transport regulations, especially concerning information society services. The speaker is serving as a regulatory clarifier, emphasizing the statutory obligations (licensing, documentation, technical inspection).
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing a specific bill that seeks to halt the planning of wind farms, citing concerns about infrasound. The speaker was a representative of the leading committee who advanced the bill to the final vote and recommended voting against it, basing their advice on scientific analysis and a comparison with existing standards.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The main legislative focus is supporting the Economic Affairs Committee's proposal to reject, during the first reading, the draft bill concerning the termination of renewable energy subsidies. It emphasizes the long-term priorities set out in the coalition agreement, such as the establishment of dispatchable capacities and a nuclear power plant, which are on the 2035-plus timeline.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the oversight and criticism of science policy and funding systems, especially regarding the reform of the research agency and the distribution of grants. The speaker demands concrete future plans from the government to prevent the erosion of the fundamental basis of basic sciences.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the amendment of the Electricity Market Act (SE 555) in order to eliminate the constitutional infringement related to the subsidy in question. The speaker acts as a proponent and, representing the leading committee, is directing the proceedings while supporting the implementation of the Chancellor of Justice's proposal.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The legislative priority is the amendment of energy laws concerning the regulation of direct lines (including the 15 km limit), the procedure for calculating connection fees (fixed versus calculated), and the avoidance of double taxation for storage devices. The speaker is a representative of the leading committee who guides the draft bills to the conclusion of the first reading by consensus.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at changing the Riigikogu's internal administrative and budgetary regulations. The priority is the analysis of the impact of cutting expense compensations and its connection to financing the Riigikogu building repair fund.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the abolition of the income tax bulge and the processing of Draft Law 466 (turnover threshold for vertical agreements). The speaker is active in a leading committee role, focusing on the consensual implementation of amendments and procedural decisions, and ensuring the linguistic editing of the draft law.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the draft bill currently under deliberation by the Economic Affairs Committee, which concerns block exemptions and vertical integration. The objective was to conclude the first reading and ensure the legal validity of the bill's proceedings through the opinion provided by the Legal Department, especially regarding the regulation to be established by the minister's regulation.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main priority is Bill 359 (Acceleration of Renewable Energy Deployment), the objective of which is the parallelization and acceleration of procedural processes. The Speaker is the proponent and rapporteur of the bill on behalf of the leading committee, emphasizing the necessity of transposing the directive and the progress achieved (e.g., flexibility in appointing the expert body).
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is on initiating the creation of the legal framework for nuclear energy and the subsequent preparation of the Nuclear Energy Safety Act. The speaker is the initiator and supporter of this process, and will explain in detail the handling of the draft bill, including the incorporation of compromise proposals.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is the ratification of the CERN founding conventions, which will finalize Estonia’s full membership. The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this bill, stressing that ratification will allow Estonia to participate in making key decisions, including the election of CERN’s next Director-General.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is clearly centered on the proceedings regarding the draft bill (400) to amend the Motor Insurance Act, where the successful completion of its second reading is a priority. The speaker, acting as the representative of the leading committee, is the bill's proponent and will provide an update on the progress achieved and the scheduled time for the final vote on June 12th.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is extremely strong, concentrating on amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act, as well as processing the second economy/climate bill. The speaker is the procedural lead, ensuring the bills move from the committee to the plenary for the second and third readings, with the final vote scheduled for June 12th.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on opposing proposals that would increase state control over internet content and create mandatory authentication systems. The speaker is the opposing party, defending freedoms and promoting social solutions instead of technological restrictions.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on analyzing the impact of existing budgetary mechanisms and the indexation of expenditures. The priority is understanding the structure of financial reporting and the budget in order to assess the sustainability of public finances.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on the Riigikogu adopting a principal decision that would grant the government the mandate to develop the Nuclear Safety Act. This Act is necessary to create a framework for regulating, processing, and establishing the conditions for the construction of potential nuclear power plants in accordance with international standards. The speaker is the initiator and supporter of the bill.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The main legislative priority is the ratification in parliament of the foundational document for CERN full membership, in order to ensure the full participation of Estonian companies in tenders. The speaker emphasizes the success achieved in attaining full CERN membership and the long-term benefits of ESA membership, which have helped increase business returns.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill (No. 308) aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy, and on amendments to the Traffic Act (such as the 1.5-meter lateral passing distance rule). As a representative of the lead committee, the speaker is driving the legislative process, concentrating on finalizing the second reading and preparing for the final vote scheduled for May 28th. A significant achievement has been the reduction of bureaucracy within the environmental impact assessment process.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on improving the clarity of election procedures and rules, and on auditing them during the period between elections. He criticizes the fact that lower-level acts and procedures are always challenged just a few days after the elections, rather than during the interim period when the system could actually be improved.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the draft Motor Third Party Liability Insurance Act, which stems from the obligation to transpose an EU directive. The priority is clarifying the insurance thresholds and identification methodology for new vehicles (especially e-scooters). The speaker is a supporter and rapporteur of the bill's proceedings.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on supplementing the regulatory framework for e-elections and establishing legal clarity by elevating provisions previously contained in lower-level subordinate legislation to the level of statutory law. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, emphasizing that it increases clarity within the legal framework and the definition of accountability without introducing massive substantive changes.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priority is initiating a draft bill on behalf of the nuclear energy support group, the goal of which is to secure a statement from the Riigikogu supporting the continuation of studies and the creation of a legislative framework. The speaker is leading this initiative and hopes to finalize the proceedings during the spring session.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on defending and validating the technical foundation of the existing e-voting system during the Riigikogu session. The speaker supports the further development of the system, positively referencing the potential for introducing m-voting.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus centers on managing the work of the Economic Affairs Committee and the expedited handling of government-initiated draft legislation (Bills 351 SE, 363 SE, 384 SE). Key priorities include streamlining the energy market and the swift transposition of the EU Competition Directive through administrative procedure to avoid potential penalties. The speaker is both a proponent and the driving force behind this process.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently centered on supporting the passage of the hazard notification law. The speaker is acting as a proponent, actively working to clear technical and legal hurdles surrounding the bill to ensure its successful passage.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on creating a strategic framework and holding debates to enable the further study of nuclear energy and the consideration of its financial viability. It is considered important that the Riigikogu grants permission for the creation of the "big picture," rather than immediately deciding on the location of the plant.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on a draft bill aimed at accelerating planning processes and defining what constitutes overriding public interest. The speaker, who is both a supporter of the bill and a representative of the lead committee, is concentrating on the procedural specifics. Their goal is to ensure that the thoroughness of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) is preserved while simultaneously avoiding any duplication of effort. They are actively working on the motion to conclude the bill's first reading.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on amendments to the Liquid Fuel Act concerning the definition of biofuels and the associated penalty rates. (The subject) serves as the rapporteur for the Economic Affairs Committee, ensuring the draft bill achieves consensual passage during the first reading.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supplementing the Electricity Market Act, concerning the termination of the universal service and the establishment of a strategic reserve mechanism. The speaker is a representative of the leading committee, who supports concluding the first reading of the draft bill and its further processing.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the funding structure of the research system and the long-term impact of the reforms. A priority is maintaining ongoing research projects and strengthening the core funding component to prevent the loss of scientific traditions.