By Plenary Sessions: Mario Kadastik

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.