By Plenary Sessions: Madis Kallas

The legislative focus centers on the establishment of the Land and Spatial Agency (MaRu), achieved by consolidating existing resources and building upon the foundation of the Land Board (Maa-amet). The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, viewing it as a crucial step in policy formation, planning, and the creation of development visions.

The legislative focus is currently on amending the Land Tax Act. The goal of this amendment is to grant local municipalities greater discretion in setting the annual land tax growth limit (ranging from 10% up to 100%). The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft bill and highlights the success achieved in keeping the taxation rate for agricultural land at the current level of 0.5%.

The main legislative priority is the draft Act on amendments to the Income Tax Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The speaker is a supporter of the bill and the representative responsible for the proceedings, focusing on concluding the first reading and setting the deadlines for amendments.

The legislative focus is directed toward improving administrative procedures and forms of engagement to ensure stronger participation by local governments in addressing key issues. The objective is to identify new, specific forms of meetings or engagement.