By Months: Helmen Kütt

The legislative priority is the supplementation of the motor vehicle tax law bill to include targeted tax exemptions for people with severe and profound disabilities, in response to the appeal made by the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People. The speaker is an active initiator of amendments, striving to rectify the shortcomings of the bill and ensure that the law is in compliance with the Constitution.

The main legislative focus is on improving funding for the social sector, having initiated the draft Riigikogu decision to raise the subsistence level. An inquiry was submitted to Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller requesting clarification on resolving the special care crisis and increasing employee wages. Questions are also being raised regarding the risks associated with the prison services agreement signed with Sweden.

The main legislative priorities are raising the subsistence level (an amendment proposal to the supplementary budget) and eliminating the regional policy unfairness associated with the kindergarten place fee. [The entity/person] is an active opponent of the proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act concerning rest time and part-time work, relying on the concerns raised by trade unions.

The main legislative priority was the amendment of the draft Law on Social Benefits for Persons with Disabilities, where he/she succeeded in retaining the possibility for 16-year-olds to be placed on the waiting list for specialized care services. He/She also emphasizes the need to resolve the shortage of specialized care service places and the issue of financing the SKAIS system.

The legislative focus is currently directed at a draft bill concerning how card payments function during a crisis, specifically inquiring about its implementation timeline and technical requirements. Another significant priority involves monitoring the outcomes of funding negotiations for the social and healthcare sector to prevent budget cuts.

Legislative focus is directed at the critical monitoring and modification of government action plans, particularly the opposition to amendments to the Employment Contracts Act that jeopardize employee security. It calls for the establishment of a commission under the Prime Minister's Office dedicated to addressing the demographic crisis, as well as the review of the funding system and definition of inclusive education. It actively participates in submitting interpellations and in committee work (Social Affairs Committee).

The legislative focus is directed towards the procedure for preparing draft decisions, requiring prior research and analysis before implementation. Another important topic is the management and future of specialized schools, as well as the policy concerning the inclusion of children with special needs in physical education classes.

The legislative priority is the successful processing and adoption of Draft Bill 561, initiated by the Government of the Republic, which amends the Social Benefits for Disabled Persons Act. As a representative of the lead committee, the speaker supports the bill and is driving the proceedings forward, proposing the conclusion of the first reading and setting the deadline for submitting amendments.