By Months: Hanah Lahe

The primary legislative focus is the waste reform bill, where the speaker serves as the representative of the lead committee and the procedural director. He/She highlights the technical refinement of the bill through 11 amendments and is currently managing the completion of the readings and the scheduling of the final vote (June 18).

The speaker is an active supporter and opponent of draft legislation. His/Her priorities include stricter penalties for sexual offenses and the promotion of gender equality. He/She opposes the proposal to seek an exemption from HKS and advocates for maintaining the mandatory requirement for sustainability reports, while simultaneously supporting the streamlining of the environmental permitting system to reduce bureaucracy.

There are no direct references to specific bills or proposed amendments. The focus is rather on policy analysis and setting strategic priorities (energy, climate solutions).

The legislative focus is currently on the draft Electricity Market Act. The speaker, who is participating in the discussion, is criticizing the debate for sprawling and losing focus. The speaker is attempting to steer the legislative debate back toward energy policy and its associated climate and security implications.