By Plenary Sessions: Yoko Alender

Total Sessions: 14

Fully Profiled: 14

2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on processing the draft legislation discussed in the Environment Committee, having been appointed as its rapporteur for the plenary session. Priorities include simplifying the procedure for the rehabilitation of peat mining sites and permitting multi-purpose land use in areas holding mining permits. The objective is to conclude the first reading of the bill.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill concerning the waste management of batteries and accumulators, the aim of which is to improve the recycling system and ensure the functioning of producer responsibility. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and a representative of the lead committee, who is responsible for its further handling in the plenary session and proposed to conclude the first reading.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is directed toward the organization of parliamentary work and the oversight of procedure. The faction acts in opposition to proposals regarding changes to the agenda or other procedural initiatives.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is on implementing the waste reform, which aims to boost recycling rates and improve accountability. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of establishing a clear and robust system and digitizing reporting within the waste sector, ensuring that data serves as the foundation for decision-making.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on the successful handling of the Environmental Committee's draft bill concerning radiation protection regulations. The speaker is acting as both a supporter and the rapporteur, managing the second reading and stressing the importance of achieving consensus on the technical amendments.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
A leading role in handling two draft bills: the amendment of the Atmospheric Air Protection Act to establish legal clarity regarding the noise target value, and supporting, on behalf of the Environment Committee, the rejection of the draft bill concerning the expansion of the impact area of wind turbines. The first bill will be suspended during the second reading to allow for new amendments.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker acts as an advocate, drawing attention to bills that have already been processed concerning renewable energy storage and the reservation of oil shale power plants. Key priorities include moving forward with the Natura impact assessment draft bill and establishing clarity and certainty regarding the percentages allocated for nature conservation. Furthermore, there is a recognized need to incorporate RMK's superior forestry management practices—such as smaller clear-cut areas and the retention of habitat trees—into the legislation.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on improving existing laws and clarifying how to ensure the protection of forest habitats and Natura sites, backing draft legislation designed to correct previous shortcomings. The speakers act as proponents, seeking to address issues stemming from the European infringement procedure and reports by the National Audit Office, while confirming that the bill will undergo thorough processing within the committee.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the ongoing bill addressing the frequency reserves market, accelerating the development of energy storage capacity, and incorporating oil shale power plants into the reserve system. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill (the Reform Party supports it) and is pleased that it has reached the final vote.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft Energy Act, which ensures the operational readiness of oil shale power plants for maintaining a reserve and regulates the costs associated with joining the Continental European frequency area. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill, emphasizing that without it, the operational readiness of the oil shale power plants would not be possible.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
The main legislative focus is supporting and advancing the draft bill for the establishment of the Land and Space Agency, which will create a new center of expertise. The speaker is a strong supporter and proponent of the bill, emphasizing that this long process has now finally been realized.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is initiating the drafting of the legal framework for nuclear energy. The speaker urges the Riigikogu (Parliament) to grant the government the green light to proceed with the next steps based on the report submitted by the nuclear energy working group.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on setting political targets and the ministry's actions to support clean energy investments and the emergence of new industries. The speaker is asking the minister for the specific goal the ministry envisions.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on adopting bills that support renewable energy production capacity. Mention is made of the already adopted local benefit instrument and future initiatives, including the development of the legal framework for nuclear energy and ensuring the hydrogen readiness of gas power plants.