Madis Kallas
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 1 years
Total Speaking Time: 10h 5m
Agenda Items
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Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)
2025-09-15 22:1615th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30m
Most Active Speaker
Madis Kallas (394u2FEVlxQ), the representative of the Social Democratic Party faction and the initiator of the interpellation, was the most active speaker, delivering the introduction to the interpellation, the questions, and the closing statement.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated Interpellation No. 790, submitted by the Social Democratic Party faction, regarding the differences in teachers' remuneration. Madis Kallas, who submitted the interpellation, stressed the necessity of a substantive dialogue, highlighting that the mapping of the Estonian school …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)
2025-06-12 05:0415th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
I designate aHOtRnoAjLA as the most active speaker, who represented the fundamental concerns of the Riigikogu Constitutional Committee and highlighted the risks associated with changing the court administration model and the importance of regional representation. Their role can be described as that of a Constitutional Committee member (other), whose speech was lengthy and focused on the importance of maintaining control, regional aspects, and democratic mechanisms in relation to the bill.
Summary
This agenda item concerned the second reading of draft law 632, concerning the amendment of the Courts Act and the amendment of other acts related thereto (improving court administration). The Constitutional Committee held discussions on the draft twice (June 2–3), …
Decisions 2
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)
2025-05-06 01:1715th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 24m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was regional and agricultural minister Hendrik Johannes Terras (position: other). He led the discussion with responses to the inquiry, confirmed the existing guidelines and principles of regional impact assessment, and emphasized the importance of community involvement and consideration of local interests.
Summary
The first agenda item addressed the inquiry presented by Madis Kallas and associates regarding the reorganization of the Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and the Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School. The inquiry raised regional challenges and concern for preserving the vitality …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading
2024-12-11 16:0215th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 4m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart (Center Party). She spoke twice, discussing land policy and the role of rural areas, emphasizing the importance of state presence and cooperation, which she described as “other” or a central political position (neither left nor right category). She represents the Center Party's typical central or "change-inducing" approach, which doesn't fall into a simple left or right classification.
Summary
Bill 505, third reading: Debate on the Act amending the State Government Act and related acts. Discussions focused on the impact of Estonian economic policy and taxes, as well as the structure of the state budget. The government’s tax changes …
Decisions 1
Third reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in consequence thereof (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Administration).
2024-11-19 12:0115th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Madis Kallas (Social Democratic Party faction), who supported the bill and explained the need for the establishment of the State Real Estate Register in the context of better utilization of regional policy and data. His position was left-leaning.
Summary
The Riigikogu passed the draft law amending the Law on the Republic's Government and related laws, amending the draft law (reorganizing the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Land Enterprise) through its 457th reading and final …
Decisions 1
Third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (443 SE)
2024-07-29 21:18The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
Agenda Duration: 49s
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker on this agenda item was aHOtRnoAjLA. Their position was "other" (not clearly defined along left- or right-wing political lines). They represented the faction, led the discussion, and coordinated the delivery of speeches to the attendees.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the third reading of Draft Act 443, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Income Tax Act. The core focus of the draft legislation is regional inequality and its mitigation through adjustments to …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act (457 SE) on the Amendment of the Government of the Republic Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (Reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Board)
2024-06-14 14:1715th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
Madis Kallas (Social Democratic Party faction) delivered a thorough speech of support, emphasizing the importance of establishing MaRu for reducing fragmentation and supporting local municipalities that require comprehensive expertise in spatial creation.
Summary
The agenda item was the first reading of Draft Act 457, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Government of the Republic Act and consequently other acts. The primary objective of the bill is the …