By Plenary Sessions: Rene Kokk
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the substantive processing and advancement of the opposition's draft bill aimed at ensuring food security. Furthermore, improving legislative procedures is a priority in order to prevent the political rejection of opposition bills by the government.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Tax Law, specifically aiming to reduce the excise duty rate applicable to shale oil heating fuel. The speaker is an active proponent and presenter of this draft legislation, and is asking for your support. A secondary focus involves improving legislative procedures to guarantee the fair consideration of bills proposed by the opposition.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on opposing government policy, particularly regarding the Rail Baltic project and the proposed car tax. The main political proposal is to freeze the construction of Rail Baltic for a period of five to seven years. Consequently, the funds currently allocated (approximately 190–300 million annually) should be redirected towards pan-European national defense and the development of infrastructure.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the Income Tax Act, the goal of which is to reduce both the personal income tax rate to 18.4% and the corporate income tax rate. The speaker is an active initiator and presenter of these economy-supporting bills (including Bill 201) to the plenary session of the Riigikogu.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward supporting the draft decision regarding the relocation of a specific monument. Furthermore, significant emphasis is placed on reforming the structure of the legal system and procedural practices, particularly concerning oversight and conflicts of interest.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on supporting the current bill, which aims to find a solution through amendments to improve the financial well-being of families. The speaker is taking on the role of a supporter, attempting to find alternative solutions should the government fail to act.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the procedural correctness of the specific bill, questioning whether it reached the chamber on time according to the rules. The speaker acts as a critical scrutinizer of the bill's proceedings, emphasizing strict adherence to procedural rules.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on challenging existing tax policy decisions (raising the VAT on the press from 5% to 9%) and previous climate policy decisions (taxing the CO2 emissions of wood-fired boiler houses). He/She is acting against these measures, demanding a policy reassessment and the drawing of conclusions.