By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on amending the Social Welfare Act (Draft 732). The speaker is a critical opponent who demands the inclusion of specific norms (the calculated sum of savings/assets) directly into the text of the law to ensure the principle of legality and prevent the law from being interpreted differently by local governments. He also emphasizes the need to fund and legally regulate the descriptive translation service.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The legislative focus is on revising the minimum wage system for cultural workers, which necessitates establishing a new agreement or regulation between TALO and the Ministry of Culture. The speaker is acting as the initiator of the reform and the guardian of its procedural correctness.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is on the supervision of the executive power and the evaluation of policy implementation. Preference is given to requesting clarification regarding the methodology and frequency of state-commissioned analyses (environment), and the results of previous inquiries (public transport support) are monitored.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently on social sector bills and laws designed to alleviate the burden on local municipalities. The speaker is actively involved in procedural matters, particularly regarding the draft bill on disability benefits initiated by the Centre Party, emphasizing the need to involve the Chamber of Disabled People and other stakeholders.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The legislative focus is on ensuring existing state social obligations are met and adequately budgeted for, rather than initiating new laws. Highlighted is the need to resolve the underfunding of special welfare services, a situation that forces local governments to turn to the courts to seek compensation and secure placements.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on analyzing the draft state budget, particularly concerning the deficits within the social sector. The speaker is acting as a critic, demanding that the budget provide solutions for establishing specialized care service provisions, and is taking an oppositional stance toward the social component of the budget.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is currently on the draft legislation initiated by the Government of the Republic to amend the Motor Vehicle Tax Act. The speaker is an active opponent of this bill but supports amendments. The objective is to bring the law into compliance with the Constitution and introduce targeted tax exemptions for people with disabilities, who were not adequately considered in the original draft. The rapid pace at which these bills are being processed is also subject to criticism.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Lack of data
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is increasing the funding for special welfare services by 40% in the upcoming fiscal year to prevent a crisis in service provision and eliminate the growing waiting list. The speaker hopes that a swift solution to this problem will be found during the budget proceedings. Also in focus is ensuring a pay raise for workers in the social sector.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently on rapidly adjusting tax policy to mitigate the effects of rising food prices. The speaker asks directly whether the Riigikogu and the Government should reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) or abstain from increasing income and VAT rates, thereby demonstrating an interest in initiating fiscal policy.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is aimed at identifying and correcting administrative errors in the social sector, based on an analysis of submissions made to the Chancellor of Justice. The objective is to ensure that officials review potential flaws in the organization of welfare services, which may indicate the need for strengthening legislation or oversight.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at the budget process for the coming year and the identification of political priorities within the social sphere. The speaker is taking the lead as the initiator, repeatedly raising questions regarding the minister's budget proposal.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is aimed at state budget negotiations to secure specific funding and an action plan, channeled through the Minister of Regional Affairs, for the viability of life outside urban areas. Specific draft legislation or amendments were not mentioned.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main legislative priorities are initiating a draft decision of the Riigikogu to raise the subsistence minimum to 300 euros, and exercising parliamentary oversight to resolve the special welfare crisis through an interpellation. The Speaker is taking the role of initiator and leader in addressing social issues.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on ministerial responsibility and the parliamentary oversight functions, which are exercised via motions of no confidence and interpellations. Emphasis is placed on the need for improved administrative procedures, such as consulting with parliamentary factions and the earlier involvement of an expert group.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is amending the supplementary budget bill in order to raise the subsistence level from 200 euros to 250 euros and address the issue of kindergarten tuition fees. The second focus is opposing the proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act concerning employee rest periods and the terms of wage payment.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is centered on the need for systemic and procedural changes within the justice system to prevent the erosion of the public’s sense of justice and mitigate the detrimental effects of lengthy proceedings. The objective is to launch reforms that would shorten these procedures and safeguard the presumption of innocence.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on an amendment to the supplementary budget aimed at immediately raising the subsistence level threshold from 200 euros to 250 euros. The speaker is a strong proponent and initiator of this proposal, emphasizing the necessity of implementing the change by September 1st at the latest.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
He is in a supporting role, focusing on the bill related to child protection. He emphasizes the need for the swift and consensual adoption of the bill, preferably still on the same day.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The primary legislative focus is amending the 2025 supplementary budget. The speaker is taking the role of the initiator, planning to propose an amendment to raise the subsistence level. Another significant legislative priority is ensuring funding for the critical social insurance IT system (SKAIS) to mitigate security risks.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is on submitting interpellations and monitoring the implementation of existing legislation (the Social Welfare Act). The priority is restoring the system's credibility, demanding amendments to laws in the justice and social sectors (e.g., the availability of criminal record data), and clarifying the ambiguous points of the care reform.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main legislative priority is the draft amendment to the Social Benefits Act for Persons with Disabilities, which the speaker supports, having actively participated in its refinement within the Social Affairs Committee. The goal was to ensure that 16-year-olds retain the opportunity to apply for specialized care services. At the same time, it is emphasized that the law does not solve the problem of the shortage of service places.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed at issues concerning public finance and debt management. The speaker raises the question regarding plans for the future issuance of government bonds, thereby taking on the role of the initiator of a shift in political direction.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is aimed at monitoring the sustainability of the environmental policy and the forestry development plan. Furthermore, priorities include improving workforce participation measures and supporting the role of local municipalities in renewable energy planning.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data. (The speech focuses on the promotion and implementation of policy, not specific legislative bills.)
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the draft amendment to the Social Benefits for Disabled Persons Act, which was aimed at raising the upper age limit for a disabled child. The speaker actively directed the proceedings, supporting the amendment proposal that ensures 16-year-olds retain the option to join the special care waiting list. Changes to the regulation of the flexible old-age pension were also addressed.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward ensuring the procedural correctness of the Riigikogu's work, highlighting the proper terminology for the stages of handling draft legislation (rejection versus discontinuation). The aim is to improve the transparency and accuracy of the proceedings.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is aimed at influencing the forthcoming state budget negotiations and the formation of the coalition agreement. The objective is to secure the allocation of 25 million euros for the improvement of social protection information systems during the next fiscal year.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is focused on improving the implementation of existing laws and preparing for future amendments. The need for legislative changes following the conclusions of the National Audit Office’s audit of the care reform in the autumn of 2026 is mentioned. The immediate priority is an administrative and financial decision concerning the overhaul of the SKA information system.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at securing funding for social and health care and influencing the ongoing coalition negotiations. A specific administrative priority is guaranteeing the punctuality of pension payments (the 5th day of the month), regardless of the day of the week, to alleviate pensioners' concerns about delayed payments.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on assessing the impact of existing reforms (specifically, the public library reform) and supporting the draft legislation concerning the operational effectiveness of payment systems. The priority is tied to the practical application of these laws and the mitigation of social consequences.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus concerns the Employment Contracts Act, on which the minister had previously delivered a report. However, greater emphasis is placed on assessing the implementation of existing legislation and the functionality of the legal system, particularly regarding the quality of state legal representatives.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing the government's proposed amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, specifically those concerning the recording of working hours and wage stability. Furthermore, there is a demand for swift budgetary decisions to raise the subsistence level and social benefits, citing expectations related to the upcoming state budget.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on reviewing the implementation and effectiveness of the existing quota mechanism (likely labor or immigration). The speaker acts as a critical interrogator, questioning the priorities of the bill or policy and demanding data on its compliance.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on overseeing the government’s proposed school network reform and the consolidation of special schools, carried out via an interpellation. The speaker is acting as a critic and opponent of the reform, demanding political clarity and analysis before administrative decisions are taken. A review of the funding system for inclusive education is also demanded.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is primarily on structural and executive reform, specifically the proposal to establish a new commission under the Prime Minister's Office tasked with addressing the demographic crisis. The speaker, acting as the initiator, is bringing the proposal, which originated within the commission, before the plenary session.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is aimed at implementing practical measures and training programs (such as coaching staff training) to ensure the inclusion of children with special needs in physical education classes. He/She is more of a policy supporter and an initiator of proposals than someone who drafts specific legislation.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on scrutinizing the ministry's administrative decisions and planned changes (school closures/governance) and demanding justification for them. The speaker acts more as a challenger and interrogator, demanding substantive analysis before taking any further steps.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently directed at the procedure for preparing a specific draft decision and the background information related to it. The speaker is acting as an interrogator, stressing the necessity of knowing exactly what plans and actions have already been undertaken in the process of initiating the draft.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is Bill 561, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Social Benefits for Disabled Persons Act. The speaker supports the bill and is leading its proceedings, ensuring its advancement in the plenary session by proposing the conclusion of the first reading. He/She will focus on clarifying the technical details regarding the law's effective date and the associated IT developments.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main legislative priorities include amendments to the Income Tax Act regarding the criteria for the tax exemption of donations, and improvements to the Social Welfare Act. [The government/committee] supports an amendment that addresses the issue of the availability of subsistence benefits, a problem previously raised by the Chancellor of Justice.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the swift passage of a specific bill that will grant hospital pharmacies new operational capabilities. The speaker is a strong advocate for the draft legislation and stresses its significance for the 24 hospital pharmacies concerned.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed toward the implementation and funding of social welfare policy, specifically requiring clarification on the new rounds and allocated sums for the Service Houses project. The speaker acts as a proponent, demanding clarity regarding the policy's continuation and its future financing.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is the support of Bill 508 (an amendment to the Social Welfare Act) to ensure the continuation of the pensioner's allowance for seniors residing in welfare institutions. Furthermore, it mandates reporting from local governments concerning the services rendered using the allocated support funds.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is Draft Bill 421 (the Act amending the Social Welfare Act and other acts). This bill regulates day and weekly care services and also amends the Population Register Act. The speaker, who represents the leading committee for the bill, supports its expedited passage, with the final vote scheduled for October 9th.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the bottlenecks in the implementation of guardianship-related laws and their rectification. The speaker is engaged in supervising and identifying problems related to the court-ordered restriction of legal capacity, thereby taking on an investigative and reform-initiating role.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is on clarifying the scope of the powers and duties of the Financial Supervision Authority. The proponent is interested in expanding the regulatory body's mandate to include advisory activities, which is crucial when assessing the supervisory framework.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is supporting the amendments to the Child Protection and Social Welfare Acts (Bill 427 SE), which establishes a mandatory requirement for proactive assistance. The speaker also highlighted previous work concerning the increase of benefits (child benefits, benefits for children with disabilities) and the official establishment of special days (Children's Protection Day, Grandparents' Day).
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on ensuring social guarantees for family caregivers, with the aim of creating a separate bill modeled after the Finnish example. Support is given to the intention to develop amendments to the Child Protection Act and to the ongoing care reform. The speaker highlights their previous role as the chair of the Social Affairs Committee in initiating and adopting the bill to increase benefits for children with disabilities.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on a draft bill concerning specialized care services. The bill's objective is to regulate waiting lists and organize access to these services more equitably. The speaker supports the legislation and wishes to clarify its practical implementation details (specifically, the length of the waiting lists).
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supporting and recognizing a significant issue initiated by the Rural Affairs Committee. The speaker serves in the role of an advocate, emphasizing the importance of the matter, but does not personally initiate specific legislative bills.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the fields of social policy and information technology. A priority is initiating training projects for seniors and thoroughly processing amendments to unemployment insurance and benefits within the relevant parliamentary committee, while emphasizing procedural correctness.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward the electoral legislation and the political structure of local government. The speaker is generally supportive of the draft bill but focuses on the controversy concerning the status of electoral alliances and the opportunities for participation afforded to citizens through them.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amendments to the Health Insurance Act concerning working while on sick leave and the expansion of care benefits. The speaker is a strong supporter and also emphasizes future achievements, such as the entry into force of additional compensation for medicines and medical devices at the beginning of 2025.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is placed on assessing the effectiveness of the existing education policy (inclusive education) and commissioning relevant analyses. The objective is to adjust the policy based on research, rather than initiating specific legislative drafts.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on supporting the draft law initiated by Varro Vooglaid, which concerns amending the Vital Statistics Registration Act to close a legal loophole. The speaker is acting in the role of a supporter, demanding either the further processing of the initiated bill or the urgent submission of a new, solution-providing bill by the three ministries. He proposes two specific solutions for moving forward with the draft law.