By Agendas: Madis Kallas

Total Agendas: 72

Fully Profiled: 72

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2025-10-15
Cultural Workers' Salaries

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The legislative focus is currently directed towards the 2026 budget and securing salary increases for cultural workers. Furthermore, the topic of merging ministries is being raised as a structural change, which is tied to the prioritization of the cultural sector.
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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative priority is the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (661 SE), the purpose of which is to reduce the price of foodstuffs. The speaker is an active supporter who is pressuring the coalition to find solutions and consider alternatives for moving the bill forward.
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2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Planning Act (683 SE), the purpose of which is to simplify the establishment of energy facilities. The speaker's role is evaluative, concentrating on clarifying the administrative implementation of the draft bill and the resulting workload for the Land and Spatial Planning Authority.
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2025-10-08
2025 Report by the Minister of Social Affairs on the Implementation of the National Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The focus is on implementing the existing long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and allocating additional resources within its framework. The priority is initiating analyses and projects concerning youth health issues.
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2025-10-08
Special Social Care

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The focus is on the government's strategic direction and its responsibility for addressing specialized care issues. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, what is demanded is the articulation of the Prime Minister's vision and solutions, which indicates the necessity of initiating political or legislative measures.
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2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is centered on the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (737 SE) and its implementation. The priority is evaluating the impact of the new regional funding mechanism and, based on this, making the necessary budgetary adjustments to the financing of local governments.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards ensuring the stability of education funding through a percentage increase in the support fund allocated to kindergarten teachers. The second priority is the expansion of teachers' rights in maintaining school discipline, specifically regarding the confiscation of mobile devices and the removal of students from the classroom.
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2025-10-07
Interpellation regarding the organization of basic school final examinations and the continuation of studies in gymnasium (No. 801)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is directed toward the oversight and analysis of education management, rather than the initiation of new laws. The priority is assessing the impact of existing solutions (e.g., regional upper secondary schools) and demonstrating their necessity.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation regarding failure in Basic School final examinations (No. 800)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is on parliamentary oversight (interpellation) and demanding that the ministry conduct analyses concerning the correlation between teacher qualifications and examination results. The priority is improving education policy through systemic analysis.
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2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The legislative focus is centered on amending or interpreting public procurement rules to allow local producers to be given preference when supplying school meals. The speaker has taken on the role of initiating this topic and seeking solutions, emphasizing the necessity of advancing the policy.
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2025-09-24
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on evaluating the effectiveness of the existing policy (regional flight ticket prices) and exploring the possibility of its reversal. The priority is the review of administrative decisions affecting regional public transport, requiring the fulfillment of a prior agreement regarding the revision of prices.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The legislative priority is the amendments to the Waste Act (Bill 676 SE), which concern the requirements for the management of batteries and accumulators. The speaker’s role is to clarify whether the draft legislation was initiated to fulfill EU obligations or based on domestic needs.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is centered on allowing and discussing regional specificities, emphasizing that these should not be taboo. The priority is to ensure that laws and the regulatory framework guarantee access to education, healthcare, and social protection in every region, demanding structural solutions from the state and local governments.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on scrutinizing the actions of the executive branch and demanding confirmation, in the form of an interpellation, regarding the absence of national reform plans. Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; instead, the focus is on preserving the existing education network.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on initiating policy and legislation, demanding clear plans and steps from the ministry (e.g., to improve exam results). The objective is to ensure transportation for extracurricular education and equal opportunities throughout the country.
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2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Legislative focus is currently directed at amending the methodology for calculating salary allocations. The goal is to ensure these calculations better reflect regional characteristics and lessen the reliance on student numbers. Key priorities involve commissioning studies on the effect of the Ida-Virumaa salary scale and its relationship to learning outcomes, alongside launching new support initiatives.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

The focus is placed on the work and potential influence of the existing regulatory authority (FI), rather than the initiation of new legislation. The priority is the utilization of existing tools (clarity of communication, the power of persuasion) to protect consumers.
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2025-09-09
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.

The primary legislative focus is procedural reform, specifically the establishment of additional parliamentary scrutiny for reviewing defense spending. The speaker is the initiator and proponent of this oversight mechanism, viewing it as beneficial to both Parliament and the Ministry.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the government's plans to increase immigration (no. 791)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on analyzing the government's plans to increase immigration and assessing their impact, particularly within the context of education policy. This constitutes an inquiry centered on policy oversight and analysis, rather than the initiation of legislation.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on vital banking services and regional policy, which forms the basis for this discussion. The speaker wishes to investigate whether banking lending systems factor in the impact of transport costs on the cost of living in island regions, suggesting the need for political intervention to study these correlations.
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2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently centered on advancing the regulatory process concerning assisted suicide in Estonia. The speaker is acting as the initiator, submitting a formal inquiry to gather information needed for considering subsequent steps and securing international support.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The legislative focus is directed toward parliamentary oversight, initiating formal inquiries to ministers. The priority involves demanding an analysis of existing measures (e.g., the measure concerning six-grade rural schools) and clarifying the state budget (2026) regarding salary subsidies for kindergarten teachers, thus operating as the initiator of the oversight process.
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2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on the Riigikogu draft resolution (630 OE), which the committee failed to support. The speaker strongly backs the subject matter of this resolution and demands clear accountability from the government when addressing the threats posed by the digital world.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed at Draft Bill 653 SE, which concerns the certification of principals and the career model for teachers. The speakers are supporters of the bill, seeking to resolve issues of financing and regional impact during the first reading to ensure the smooth implementation of the law.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on opposing the Draft Act on Amendments to the Employment Contracts Act and other acts (Bill 602 SE), as it reduces employees' rights. The priority is initiating legislative steps that support the strengthening of trade unions.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Courts Act and other related acts (to enhance court administration) - second reading (632 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on opposing the Draft Act amending the Courts Act (Bill 632 SE), which concerns the streamlining of court administration. The speaker is clearly opposed to the proposed amendment, which eliminates parliamentary control and delegates political decisions to judges.
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2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the Draft Act amending the Sports Act (Bill 518 SE). The speaker is a critical supporter of the bill, emphasizing the need to include an amendment that would solve the problem of distinguishing between sports clubs and sports schools in the context of tax incentives. The goal is to simplify the preparation of reports and reduce bureaucracy in thousands of sports organizations.
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2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is centered on the draft law of the 2025 State Supplementary Budget (651 SE), which includes support for a proposal to allocate state budget funds for abolishing kindergarten placement fees throughout Estonia. The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this amendment.
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2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Competition Act (Bill 609 SE), specifically concerning the harmonization of procedures. The speaker is a critical questioner who, relying on expert opinions, seeks to steer the legislative process toward a more efficient resolution. The priority is simplifying procedures (preferring a single solution over two separate ones).
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2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The primary focus is on the draft Act on the Supplementation of the Traffic Act (616 SE) and the proceedings related to it. The priority is to ascertain whether parallel legislative work is currently underway within the ministry, which might impact the support for the ongoing bill.
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2025-06-04
The coping of Estonian people

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is on the substance of the coalition agreement and monitoring its implementation, particularly regarding measures aimed at improving livelihoods. The speaker is demanding clarification as to why certain ideas were not included in the agreement, thereby assuming the role of both an overseer and a critic.
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2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed towards the structural reform of infrastructure policy, with the aim of establishing separate financial and administrative frameworks for regional airports. The priority is the modification of the current unified cost line, ensuring that airports fulfilling a regional function can be treated separately.
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2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus centers on demanding a supplementary inquiry from the responsible minister, concerning the accountability and oversight of the executive branch. There are no direct indications regarding the initiation or backing of new legislative bills.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the school network (no. 760)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The focus is on the implementation of the existing education policy and its impact on the local school network, seeking to influence the ministry's decision regarding the future of Orissaare Gymnasium. This constitutes an interpellation that concentrates on policy direction, not the initiation of new laws.
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2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus is directed at the implementation of professional qualification requirements and the justification for the length of the transition period, thereby demonstrating an interest in the effective implementation of the regulations.
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2025-06-02
First reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The primary legislative focus is the review of the State's 2025 Supplementary Budget Bill (651 SE). The speaker is serving as the reviewer, requesting information on the ministries' input and proposals during the budget preparation, especially concerning regional affairs.
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2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on improving existing processes and adopting foreign practices (such as town hall meetings and written responses). This indicates an interest in amending regulations concerning renewable energy development and public consultation to ensure a smoother progression of these processes.
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2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Legislative focus is directed toward the creation and adoption of development plans (including the forestry development plan), stressing that they must be balanced and inclusive of all stakeholders. A classic and well-considered adoption process for these development plans is essential.
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2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The focus is on analyzing existing governance arrangements and policies, and identifying best practices from Europe. Specific legislative bills or amendments are not currently under discussion; the work is rather focused on guiding policy formulation.
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2025-05-12
Inquiry regarding potential amendments to the Arms Act (No. 755)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is related to possible amendments to the Weapons Act (Interpellation No. 755). The speaker's role is currently that of the initiator and questioner, who is gathering data to assess the necessity of legislative intervention regarding items resembling weapons.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The focus is on regulatory measures concerning the price of ferry tickets and the scope of the permanent resident discount. The goal is to restore and expand previous political achievements related to the validity of these discounts on other islands as well.
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2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on developing new targeted measures to support vocational schools and colleges in order to curb regional decline. The goal is to avoid hastily made decisions with negative consequences in the education sector and to develop clear measures to achieve the best possible outcome.
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2025-04-23
Coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is currently aimed at amending the legislation governing student support, particularly reforming the rates and the criteria for receiving these allowances. The speaker is the primary driver of this reform and the initiator of the debate, calling on the government to take concrete steps to modernize the legal framework.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is directed towards modifying existing support measures and budget priorities. The main demands include increasing funding for hobby education, raising the support for coaches' labor costs, and establishing modern base facilities for athletes aiming for medals. The speaker is the initiator and proponent of these issues.
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2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The legislative focus is currently directed at the changes planned by the government regarding the introduction of tuition fees for a second higher education degree. The speaker is acting as an opponent, questioning the government about the sensibility of these proposed changes and their potential negative impact on people's financial well-being.
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2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on supporting the constitutional amendment bill (536 SE), which addresses the issue of the revocation of voting rights. Significant emphasis is also being placed on the propriety of the legislative process and ensuring that fundamental amendments are debated in a timely fashion, rather than right before the third reading.
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2025-02-25
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative priority is the adoption of the draft act amending the Constitution (Bill 536 SE), to prevent citizens of aggressor states from participating in local elections. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative and wishes for its rapid entry into force, ideally in time for the local elections taking place this autumn.
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2025-02-20
Discussion of the nationally important issue "Plan for the Future of Sport: How to Bring Medals and Get Children Moving"

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is directed toward establishing a fair playing environment through the Sports Act, resulting in several important steps being taken. The administrative priority is the creation of a clear profile for sports employees to help federations and clubs cope with legal and financial challenges.
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2025-02-19
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the law concerning the protection of critical infrastructure and its international standing. The speaker acts as a questioner, seeking clarification regarding the law's similarity to or difference from the regulations of neighboring countries, in order to ensure the best possible legal solution.
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2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The main legislative focus is on the amendments to the Building Code and the Planning Act (Bill 541 SE), concentrating on accelerating renewable energy, distributing regional load, and clarifying the procedures for organizing public meetings. The presenters are acting as monitors of the law's implementation, seeking confirmation regarding the law's objectives and impacts.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed towards accelerating procedural processes and maximizing the potential of digital solutions (remote proceedings). Priority is given to the effective implementation of existing policies (Fundamentals of Criminal Policy) and leveraging synergy within the administrative domain.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft act amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act and other acts (510 SE). The speaker is a strong proponent of this substantive and multifaceted fiscal bill.
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2024-12-11
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts related thereto (505 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (505 SE) amending the Government of the Republic Act, which entails the reorganization of ministries. The goal is to improve comprehensive land use policy, simplify digital governance, and strengthen civil defense. The speaker is a supporter of the bill.
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2024-12-04
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE). The speaker’s role is to ensure that, during the budget proceedings, the legislature receives full and exhaustive information from the ministries, thereby acting as a controller and demanding accountability.
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2024-11-19
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).

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session.

The primary legislative focus is the reorganization of state institutions, specifically transforming the existing Land Board (Maa-amet) into the Land and Spatial Planning Board (Maa- ja Ruumiamet), abbreviated as MaRu. The speaker is a strong supporter and advocate for this draft bill (457 SE), emphasizing that this constitutes the unification of existing resources, not the creation of a new agency. The objective is to establish a more integrated legal and administrative tool for guiding spatial creation processes.
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2024-11-12
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the second reading of the Act amending the Government of the Republic Act (457 SE), which addresses the reorganization of the Land Board (Maa-amet) into the Land and Spatial Planning Board (Maa- ja Ruumiamet). The speaker’s role is to oversee the process and the objectives of the reform (consolidation of competence, support for local governments/municipalities).
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2024-11-11
Draft law on the partial repeal of the Value Added Tax Act Amendment Act (489 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill (489 SE) concerning the partial repeal of the Act amending the Land Tax Act. The objective is to support this bill, stressing that the legislature must take into account the positive response from local authorities and guarantee them greater autonomy in decision-making.
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2024-11-04
Draft law amending the Sports Act (518 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on supporting the draft amendment to the Sports Act (Bill 518 SE), and we are strong proponents of this initiative. Our priorities include introducing sports ethics, establishing regulations for the recovery of grants, and reducing bureaucracy, for instance, by eliminating the requirements for a development plan and public tender processes.
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2024-10-23
Minister of the Interior's political statement on internal security

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on amendments to electoral rights, requiring the development of specific solutions for the 2025 local government elections. The speaker is pressuring the minister to take the initiative and commit to working toward this goal.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment (Bill 439 SE) to the Act on the Implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Enforcement Procedure. The speaker's role is investigative, concentrating on the justifications for selecting the law's entry into force date and its impact on the work of the courts.
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2024-09-25
Draft Law Amending the Land Register Act (467 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on amending the Land Register Act (Bill 467 SE) to restrict inquiries made based on personal identification codes and names, and to technically eliminate the possibility of conducting bulk queries. The speaker, as a representative of the leading committee, supports and drives forward the proceedings for this bill.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The focus is on implementing administrative models and policies, rather than specific legislative bills. The priority is the continuation of the field work model for officials and the decentralization of government jobs, which are matters of administrative governance.
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2024-07-29
Third reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (443 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

The primary legislative focus is on the Draft Act amending the Income Tax Act (443 SE), the objective of which is to reduce regional inequality through the redistribution of tax revenue. The speaker is a strong supporter of this bill and considers it a significant achievement for the current composition of the Riigikogu. He/She emphasizes the need to continue monitoring the amendments and revisit the system in the future.
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2024-06-14
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)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act concerning the reorganization of the Land Board (457 SE), the goal of which is to establish the Land and Spatial Authority (Maa- ja Ruumiamet). The speaker is a strong supporter and driver of this administrative reform, emphasizing that the creation of MaRu is a crucial step for the state to move forward in the spatial domain.
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2024-06-12
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on the draft legislation (Bill 437 SE) amending the Land Tax Act, which supports the right of local municipalities to set an annual land tax increase cap ranging from 10% to 100%. The speaker is a clear proponent and explainer of the bill's objectives and technical details.
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2024-06-06
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The main legislative priority is the processing of the draft Act amending the Income Tax Act (Bill 443 SE). The speaker, acting as the representative of the lead committee, is leading and supporting the process, focusing on setting deadlines for amendments and ensuring substantive debates.
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2024-06-04
First Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Emergency Situation Act and Related Acts (426 SE)

15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is the draft legislation amending the Emergency Situation Act (Bill 426 SE). The speaker is supportive but emphasizes the necessity of ensuring stronger and more specific engagement of local authorities within the framework of the proposed bill.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The focus is on the criteria of the Nordic Investment Bank within the framework of the national financial debate, but information is lacking regarding specific draft legislation or proposed amendments.
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2024-05-29
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act (Bill 437 SE), which aims to grant greater financial autonomy to local municipalities. The speaker strongly supports and champions this bill, highlighting as key achievements the extended decision deadline (until October 1st) and the stability of the tax rate for agricultural land. He promises that the bill will be further clarified and refined between the two readings.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The focus is placed on the role of legislation in ensuring efficient process speed, specifically questioning whether existing obstacles originate from decisions made by the Riigikogu (Parliament). The objective is to improve the legislative framework to accelerate how businesses interact with state authorities.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on assessing the outcomes and effectiveness of existing social welfare reforms (the reorganization of institutions), specifically requesting concrete examples and data related to the amendments to the Special Welfare Services Act.
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2024-05-08
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Finance on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" (including an overview of public service development trends in 2022 and 2023)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

Priorities are linked to the administrative reform, including the process of creating new ministries and establishing government centers in the regions. Going forward, the legislative focus is aimed at expanding the Ministry of Finance’s analyses so that they incorporate a more comprehensive regional perspective and ensure the state’s presence.
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