By Agendas: Signe Kivi

Total Agendas: 33

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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 2026 state budget draft (737 SE), which is being utilized as a platform to demand a reform of the government's administrative structure. The priority is placing language policy under unified management to improve the effectiveness of the programs associated with the draft legislation.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is the reconsideration of the Act amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA) after the President refused to promulgate the law. The Speaker acted as an overseer, demanding clarification from the committee regarding how the President's objections concerning the legal clarity and constitutionality of the act were addressed.
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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

Legislative focus is currently directed at the draft Act amending the Basic School and Upper Secondary School Act and the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (653 SE), which addresses the certification of principals and the career model for teachers. The speaker is participating in the first reading of the bill as the person posing questions and conveying concerns.
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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 on the oversight of the executive branch's activities, particularly concerning the implementation of projects (such as the Estonia annex) and long-term strategies previously decided upon by the Riigikogu. The speaker demands accountability and correct official procedures while fulfilling this supervisory role.
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2025-04-21
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on the critical assessment of Draft Bill 576 OE (Formation of a commission to investigate e-election security). The speaker is demanding transparency regarding the sources underpinning the bill and is questioning the quality of the evidence that has been presented.
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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 focus is currently on the second reading of the draft Act on Amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (Bill 536 SE). The speaker is an active questioner, seeking to ensure that the bill adequately addresses security threats related to the granting of citizenship and the findings of public opinion surveys.
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2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the work of the Committee on the Environment and draft legislation related to climate change. Emphasis is placed on procedural correctness, with inquiries being made regarding the bills that generated the most problems and the capacity for achieving consensus.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is the draft Act on the Amendment of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE). The speaker is acting as an interrogator, aiming to identify the most intricate and problematic aspects within the context of the current amendment process.
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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 Land Board Reorganization Bill (457 SE), which addresses the division of responsibilities within the sector. The speaker is acting as an inquirer who wishes to know whether the preparation of the bill took into account the experience gained from similar previous legislative amendments.
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2024-11-11
Draft law amending the Act on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilisation (459 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (459 SE) amending the Law on Termination of Pregnancy and Sterilization. The speaker's role is that of an interrogator, who is casting doubt on the draft bill's terminological precision and social scope.
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2024-11-07
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to investigate circumstances related to the Rail Baltic project” (460 OE)

15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is procedural, concentrating on assessing the expediency of forming a Riigikogu investigation committee. Preference is given to utilizing existing international institutions (the Baltic Assembly Economic Committee) instead of creating new legislative structures.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on the implementation of the State Budget Act and the amendment of the budget submission format. He is acting as the initiator, raising questions regarding the necessity of itemizing the budget for public law entities that operate under legislation adopted by the Riigikogu.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is currently on the second reading of the draft bill (427 SE) concerning amendments to the Child Protection Act and other related legislation. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, concentrating on the substantive effectiveness of the bill and the procedural avenues available for its modification.
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2024-10-09
Draft resolution "Establishment of a working group to address the population crisis" (324 OE) – first reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The legislative focus is on Riigikogu draft resolution 324 OE, which concerns the establishment of a special committee for solving the population crisis. The speaker is a critical questioner who calls into question the capacity of the proposed legislative mechanism to resolve the crisis.
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2024-09-18
First reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Recall of a Member of the National Opera Council who is a Member of the Riigikogu and Appointment of a New Member" (Draft Resolution 494)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment and recall of Riigikogu members from the Council of the National Opera. The speaker is acting as the proposer of the draft resolution, supporting the recall of Aleksei Yevgrafov and the appointment of Aleksandr Tšaplõgin.
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2024-09-10
First reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of Section 2 of the Law on Holidays and Commemorative Dates (402 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft act amending Section 2 of the Holidays and Commemorative Dates Act (Bill 402 SE). The speaker's priority is to ascertain whether the initiator of the draft act made specific proposals regarding the conversion of existing commemorative dates into days off.
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2024-06-13
Bank of Estonia 2023 Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The legislative focus, in the context of discussing the Bank of Estonia's report, is on supervision and demanding accountability, but specific bills or amendments are not mentioned.
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2024-05-14
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Language Act and the Public Transport Act (Bill 397 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The central priority is the processing of the draft amendment to the Language Act (397 SE) and the associated broader intention to develop language policy (VTK). He/She supports legislative measures that would increase supervision over compliance with language requirements. Kivi is aware of the history of previous similar bills (four during the XIV composition, five during the XV composition).
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2024-05-07
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (410 OE) of the Riigikogu titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Find a Solution for the Construction of an Extension to the National Opera Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the adoption of the Riigikogu draft resolution (410 OE), which proposes that the government find a solution for constructing the extension of the Estonian National Opera. The speaker is the proponent and a strong supporter of the draft, emphasizing that this is a political decision that must clear the path for professionals to do their work.
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2024-05-06
A written motion submitted by 22 members of the Riigikogu for a vote of no confidence in the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The focus is on the implementation and results assessment of the decision adopted by the previous composition of the Riigikogu regarding the transition to Estonian-language education. The speaker is interested in the practical execution of this legislative decision.
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2024-04-16
The Minister of Culture's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of the "Estonian Sports Policy Fundamentals until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on monitoring the implementation of existing long-term development strategies ("Estonia 2035") and the foundational principles of sports policy. The priority is to clarify how the ministry's policy is being applied to support the cultural sector.
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2024-04-10
First reading of the Draft Resolution (365 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning the resolution titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Eliminate the Russian-Language Versions of the Websites of Ministries and Other Government Agencies."

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is Draft Resolution 365 OE of the Riigikogu, which concerns the abolition of Russian-language websites maintained by ministries. Signe Kivi’s role is procedural, as she acts as the representative of the lead committee during the first reading and confirms procedural decisions, including setting the time for the final vote. The first speaker is concentrating on making the draft resolution more flexible in order to avoid a rigid obligation for abolition.
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2024-03-20
Third Reading of the Draft Act (338 SE) on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is the adoption on the third reading of the draft legislation (Bill 338 SE) amending the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act. The aim is to clarify the procedure for funding cultural infrastructure and ensure social guarantees for creative professionals, while we remain a strong proponent of the bill.
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2024-03-19
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Improving Teachers' Working Conditions" (373 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on evaluating the content and necessity of the specific draft resolution (improving teachers' working conditions), comparing it against the government's already ongoing initiatives. The speaker acts as a scrutinizer of legislative proposals.
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2024-03-13
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is currently on the Riigikogu draft resolution (283 OE) concerning the increase of the Estonian birth rate. The speaker is participating in the debate as an inquirer, seeking ideas on how Estonia can differentiate itself from other countries when addressing similar problems.
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2024-03-11
Question Regarding the Financing of Cultural Buildings of National Significance (No. 600)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The focus is on the procedural integrity of financing nationally significant cultural buildings and the resulting consequences related to budgetary and administrative decisions. The speaker operates in the role of an investigator, questioning the legal and ethical ramifications of the political choice.
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2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on initiating education reform, specifically concentrating on lowering the starting age for compulsory schooling (from 7 years old to 6 years old). The speaker is taking on the role of the proponent, putting forward a concrete reform proposal that is intended to be part of a wider educational overhaul.
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2024-02-21
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act (338 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (338 SE) amending the Estonian Cultural Endowment Act and the Gambling Tax Act, the purpose of which is to expand the funding of cultural infrastructure and establish social guarantees for creative professionals. The speaker is a strong supporter and presenter of the bill, noting that the initiator is the Riigikogu Cultural Affairs Committee.
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2024-02-14
First Reading of the Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 SE), which the speaker is critical of. The goal is to achieve amendments to the bill that would exempt vintage and racing vehicles from taxation, and to get clarification on the disagreements that emerged during the coordination round.
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2024-02-13
Debate on Foreign Policy as an Issue of Significant National Importance, initiated by the Foreign Affairs Committee

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on securing state funding and supporting cultural diplomacy within the framework of foreign policy. The speaker's objective is to initiate government action (i.e., contribution/investment) in establishing the Toronto center, rather than focusing primarily on processing draft legislation.
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2024-02-07
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Higher Education Act (291 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on the Draft Act Amending the Higher Education Act (291 SE). The speaker acts as a critical questioner of the draft during the first reading, focusing on the effective dates of the amendments and the repeated procedural handling of the bill in the Riigikogu.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the strategic evaluation and oversight of the government's research and development policy. The policymaker acts as both a questioner and an assessor, seeking clarity regarding national priorities and future potential.
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2024-01-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (104 OE), titled "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Remove the So-Called Bronze Soldier Statue from Public Space"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the Riigikogu's draft resolution concerning the removal of the Bronze Soldier statue. The speaker is acting as an inquirer, seeking justification for interfering with this specific statue and expanding the discussion to include other artworks that glorify the occupation (for example, the Estonia Theatre ceiling painting), in order to ensure a broader legal approach.
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