Agenda Profile: Hanah Lahe
Draft law amending the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) – Second Reading
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the processing and advancement of the draft Act on the General Part of the Environmental Code (611 SE). This position is procedural, emphasizing the technical refinement of the draft through the committee’s consensus amendments. The political focus is directed toward the quality of legislation and smooth progress.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures by presenting precise dates for sittings, readings, and deadlines for amendments. The analysis is aimed at clarifying the technical amendments and the procedural course of the draft bill, emphasizing the substance of the committee's 11 technical amendments.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, neutral, and procedural, typical of a commission rapporteur's report. The discourse is logical and detailed, focusing on the presentation of facts, the clarification of the proceedings, and the highlighting of specific dates, while avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker described active participation in the committee's work, citing three specific sessions (May 20, June 2, June 9) during which the draft legislation was prepared. This pattern of activity is linked to intensive and time-sensitive legislative preparation, which also involved the engagement of stakeholders.
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Opposition Stance
Opposition is neither criticized nor mentioned; instead, it is emphasized that no amendments to the draft bill were received from Riigikogu members, parliamentary groups, or other committees. This indicates widespread agreement with the initial version of the draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, stressing that all the commission's amendments were adopted "fully and consensually." Collaboration also took place with stakeholders, including the Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce, the Estonian Association of Circular Economy Enterprises, and the Ministry of Climate.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are subtle, indicating a willingness to involve representatives of business interests in the creation of the environmental code, such as the Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce and the Association of Circular Economy Enterprises. This suggests the development of regulations that take into account the positions of the economic sector.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the successful advancement of the draft Act amending the General Part Act of the Environmental Code and other acts (611 SE). The speaker is a supporter and proponent, concentrating on technical amendments to the draft and the conclusion of the proceedings in the plenary session.
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