By Plenary Sessions: Hanah Lahe

The legislative focus is on amending the European Parliament Election Act to lower the voting age to 16 and the eligibility age for candidacy to 18. The speaker is taking on the role of both initiator and supporter, with the goal of increasing the decision-making power of young people in European Union matters.

The representative participates in the legislative process as a questioner, focusing on verifying and refining the justifications for the presented policy. They operate primarily in the role of a scrutinizer rather than an initiator.

The main legislative focus is the waste reform bill, for which the speaker serves as the representative of the leading committee and the facilitator of the proceedings. A significant achievement mentioned is the consensus decision to conclude the first reading and place the draft bill on the plenary session agenda. Digitalization is separately highlighted as a crucial component of the act.

The main legislative priority is completing the second reading of the specific draft bill and bringing it to a final vote on June 18th. The speaker is the bill's proponent, who initiated 11 technical amendments on behalf of the committee to improve the legislation.

The primary legislative focus is opposing the proposed bill aimed at repealing the mandatory requirement for sustainability reports. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, stressing the necessity of preserving regulations that assess the environmental and social impact of businesses. They support a compromise where the reports would be voluntary rather than completely abolished.

The speaker is an active proponent and presenter concerning two bills: first, a bill regarding the seeking of exemptions from the Emissions Trading System (ETS) (which the speaker opposes), and second, a bill aimed at streamlining the environmental permit system and reducing bureaucracy and administrative burden (which the speaker supports).

The legislative focus is aimed at stiffening criminal law in the field of sexual offenses. Specifically, there is a reference to the need for a consent law to improve the collection of evidence of guilt and ensure justice.

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The focus is on the critical assessment of priorities within energy and environmental health legislation. The speaker acts as a scrutinizer, questioning the risks highlighted by the presenter and demanding attention be paid to the health implications of oil shale mining.

The legislative focus is currently centered on the draft Electricity Market Act, during the debate for which the speaker is participating as a questioner. He is opposed to expanding the scope of the bill, criticizing how the core subject is being distorted by irrelevant political and social issues.

The primary focus is on environmental and waste legislation, specifically the amendment of the Packaging Act and hazardous waste regulations. The speaker is a proponent of the draft bill and the presenter of the amendments (seven proposals) initiated by the committee, who is overseeing the conclusion of the bill’s second reading.

The primary legislative priority is the drafting and adoption of the Climate-Resilient Economy Act, which establishes the framework for achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The speaker is a staunch supporter of this bill, highlighting the detailed substance of the legislation (including the Climate Council, parliamentary oversight, and local government obligations). The objective is to enshrine this trajectory in law to prevent reactionary politicians from undermining national climate policy.

The legislative focus is currently on hunting and environmental regulations, specifically addressing the draft bill concerning the hunting rights fee. The speaker is a proponent of rejecting this bill, stressing the necessity for comprehensive analysis and proper justification before any legislative amendments are adopted.

The primary priority is ensuring that the Riigikogu holds a substantive and respectful debate on resolving the climate crisis, while avoiding denial. This highlights the focus on the quality of legislative processes and establishing a framework for climate action.

The focus is on assessing the state's crisis preparedness and action plans in the context of the climate crisis. This constitutes a request for information from the executive branch (the minister) concerning preparedness and the utilization of resources (including EU funds), and not the initiation of specific legislative drafts.

The primary legislative focus is the environmental and waste management bill, for which the speaker serves as the rapporteur and a staunch supporter. He/She recommends concluding the first reading and also addresses issues related to the climate-resilient economy bill (composting, biogas production).

The main legislative focus is amending the European Parliament election law to lower both the voting and candidacy ages. The speaker is spearheading this initiative, which aims to provide young people with the legal means to participate in democracy. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to empower youth participation bodies and ensure the availability of high-quality youth work.

The main legislative priority is the Climate Law, which aims to define the climate neutrality target and the specific obligations of various sectors regarding emission reductions. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate for this legislation, stressing that it will provide legal clarity. The law is scheduled to come into effect next year.

The legislative priority is amending the Water Act to establish a legal framework for the reuse of underutilized water resources (such as wastewater and mine water) by third parties. The speaker is a strong proponent of this draft bill, emphasizing its landmark significance in implementing the circular economy.

The legislative focus is directed toward promoting environmental education, as stipulated in the coalition agreement. The speaker is operating both as a supporter of the policy and a monitor of its implementation, asking the minister for specific plans to fulfill this commitment.

The legislative focus is clearly directed towards the draft act amending the Water Act, the proceedings concerning which are a priority. The role of the rapporteur is to support and lead the process, ensuring the smooth passage of the bill from the conclusion of the second reading to the final vote. The objective is the clarification of norms through technical legislative amendments.

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The main focus is the work of the Environment Committee and the rejection of two draft bills, one of which concerned air traffic and the other the Subsurface Resources Act. The position taken is against these bills, emphasizing that draft legislation must be scientifically justified and should not duplicate the ministry's ongoing work.

The legislative focus is centered on the water reuse bill and its ongoing processing within the Environment Committee. The speaker is taking on a supportive role, relaying the committee's consensus proposal to conclude the first reading.