By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt

The legislative focus is directed toward the oversight of the justice system and the assessment of suitability of candidates for the Supreme Court. Specific draft laws or proposed amendments are not reflected in the speech.

The legislative focus is on supplementing the tax reduction bill to ensure that additional funding for financing work with individuals struggling with addiction is written into the law. The priority is the integrity of the legislation and the mitigation of social risks, raising the question of whether this can be incorporated into the existing law.

The legislative focus is on Draft Law No. 694, the Act Amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act, to which two amendment proposals have been submitted. The speaker is the proposer of one of these amendments (No. 3), which specifically addresses tax exemption for individuals with severe or profound disabilities. Furthermore, they are also handling issues concerning the terms and termination of judicial sector agreements (specifically, those relating to the utilization of prisons).

The main legislative priority is raising the subsistence benefit threshold to 300 euros, which is presented as a quick and relatively inexpensive solution to the social crisis (an additional cost of 12–13 million euros). The speaker is of the opinion that this should be financed at the expense of the tax handout.

The legislative focus centers on the legal validity and the possibility of terminating the contract (or decision) entered into by the government. The speaker acts as a critic and overseer of the executive branch’s decisions, demanding explanations and a risk analysis.

The main legislative priorities are Riigikogu Draft Resolution 713 (raising the subsistence level to 300 euros) and an inquiry regarding the underfunding of specialized care. [The party/individual] supports bills designed to help the elderly (e.g., maintaining and increasing the allowance for pensioners living alone). Furthermore, the legislative issue concerning the registration of home births and the accessibility of healthcare services is also being raised.