Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Construction Act and Other Acts (Bill 655 SE)
2025-10-22
XV Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position is critical and detail-oriented, casting doubt on the practical feasibility and economic viability of the proposed amendment to the Building Code. Stants remains moderately skeptical, stressing that the draft bill lacks essential technical specifications (e.g., throat diameter) and clear conditions for use. The focus remains squarely on the deficiencies in policy implementation and overall effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in infrastructure and building regulations, utilizing technical terms such as "conduit," "diameter," and referencing the explanatory memorandum. He/She also demonstrates knowledge of international examples (Sweden) to illustrate the potential inefficiency of installing an empty duct.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, interrogative, and procedural, focusing on logical arguments and highlighting the technical shortcomings of the draft bill. The tone is formal and addressed to the committee, raising pointed questions concerning the terms and the cost.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the processing of the draft bill, referencing an earlier discussion with the minister during the first reading, which demonstrates consistent engagement in the legislative process. Their pattern of activity includes verifying details and submitting questions to the committee.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the deficiencies of the draft bill and the commission's inaction in resolving crucial issues, especially concerning the terms of use and cost of the capacity. The opposition is policy-based, emphasizing that establishing an empty capacity without setting any conditions is utterly pointless.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker references a prior discussion with the Minister, demonstrating a readiness for direct engagement with the executive branch, despite the critical nature of the current address. This appeal to the commission now seeks clarification regarding those deliberations and the willingness to find a compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation (amendments to the Building Code) and international comparison (the example of Sweden), which are used to assess the impact of the regulation. Local or regional focus is lacking.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize cost-effectiveness and the rationale behind regulation, criticizing the requirement as potentially proving too expensive and useless for businesses. The concern is that leasing the existing conduit space might end up costing more than installing a new one, which points to inefficient regulation and unnecessary additional expense.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill (655 SE) amending the Building Code and other acts. The speaker is acting as a critical scrutinizer of the bill, demanding the clear specification of missing technical details and the terms of use for other undertakings.
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