By Months: Madis Kallas
Total Months: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
12.2024
7 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft legislation to amend the Government of the Republic Act, which involves restructuring the functions of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Additionally, they support combining the justice and digital spheres to accelerate procedural processes and promote the remote handling of cases. They operate in a supportive capacity, concentrating specifically on the regional policy and security dimensions of the proposed changes.
11.2024
6 Speeches
The main legislative priorities include amending the Sports Act to strengthen sports ethics and establishing the Land and Spatial Planning Authority by consolidating existing resources. The speaker is a strong proponent of these bills, stressing that they will contribute to cleaner sports, more effective spatial planning, and regional policy.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently aimed at developing concrete solutions for restricting voting rights, underscoring the necessity of achieving tangible results before the 2025 local elections. Furthermore, procedural details related to the creation of previous legislation are being examined, specifically the rationale behind setting legal deadlines and the potential burden these deadlines might place on the courts.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is on amendments to the Land Register Act, aimed at restricting mass queries and ensuring data security, while maintaining special provisions for journalists and providers of vital services. He/She is the proponent of the bill and the committee's rapporteur.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is on changing the local government financing system to reduce regional inequality. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft bill, stressing that this is the first, but not the last, step in settling a long-standing debt, and promises to monitor the changes and subsequently review the system.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The main legislative priorities include the draft act amending the Income Tax Act and amendments to the Land Tax Act, both of which aim to increase the decision-making authority of local governments. Additionally, a significant focus is placed on establishing the Land and Space Authority (MaRu), which deals with spatial data and planning legislation. The speaker supports and clarifies the legislative process, acting in their capacity as a representative of the leading committee.
05.2024
9 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the amendment of the Land Tax Act, which aims to grant local governments greater financial autonomy and decision-making freedom. He is a strong supporter of this bill, emphasizing that it does not impose additional obligations on local governments and maintains the current taxation rate for agricultural land.