By Plenary Sessions: Arvo Aller

The legislative focus is currently on amendments to the State Fee Act and the raising of fine rates, measures which the speaker strongly opposes on procedural grounds. Also under scrutiny is the application of the Income Tax Act to pensioners. The speaker is actively opposing these bills, demanding explanations and comprehensive analyses.

The focus is on the critical evaluation of existing policies and forecasts, and demanding government action (education programs) within the framework of inquiries. The speaker is engaged more in influencing and controlling the direction of policy than in initiating new bills.

The legislative focus centers on opposing the proposed amendments to the Electoral Law (m-voting), stressing that the law requires a complete overhaul, as the regulation concerning information systems is obsolete. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the draft legislation, also criticizing the procedural decisions made by the Constitutional Committee and the expansion of the National Electoral Committee's mandate regarding the definition of identity verification.

The main legislative focus is on Bill 377 SE, which amends the Health Insurance Act, the Employment Contract Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The goal is to allow partial employment while on sick leave and to transpose EU Directive 2022/431 concerning exposure to carcinogens and mutagens. The speaker is a supporter and detailed presenter of the draft law.

The legislative focus is centered on requiring the execution of national investment plans, particularly concerning the construction of 2+2 roads. Furthermore, priorities include improving the funding mechanisms for local authority roads and ensuring a fairer distribution of state budget revenues.

The primary priority is securing additional funding for veterinary education and ensuring its compliance with the 2025 accreditation requirements. The speaker has supported proposals to lower the VAT on foodstuffs in order to enhance food security. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the need to review the availability of agricultural advisory services and the demand for specialists listed by the Rural Knowledge Centre.

The main legislative priority is amending the Traffic Act by a resolution of the Riigikogu to permit longer (6.5 m) and heavier gross weight (16 t) truck combinations on the roads. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this specific amendment proposal, with the goal of making road transport more efficient.

The primary legislative focus is the motor vehicle tax bill, the processing of which has stalled due to pending amendments and the required European Union approval. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, demanding clarity on the timeline for continuing the proceedings and citing its potential legal deficiencies.

The focus is on challenging the government's policy and proposing alternative fiscal measures (a bank tax) that would have generated 150 million euros in revenue. Specific action plans are being demanded to support large families and for the reassessment of the consequences of the education reform.

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The legislative focus is on amendments to the National Defense Act and the Environmental Law concerning the use of restricted zones to ensure defense readiness. The speaker acts as a procedural auditor and supports the prioritization of national defense, while simultaneously requesting clarification regarding the omission of certain proposed amendments. He/She is a proponent of implementing necessary decisions, yet demands transparency and clarity within the legislative process.

The legislative focus is currently directed towards the implementation issues surrounding existing regulations (such as working time, hunting, and PRIA subsidies) and the resulting negative impact these have on production. The speaker calls for the simplification of administrative processes for the 2024 area payment applications and criticizes the delayed launch of the e-field logbook.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at implementing clarifications regarding food safety regulations (ionizing radiation) and the authorization standards for laboratories. The speaker seeks to explain how these legislative amendments will impact the operations of Estonian laboratories and the food products available on the market. Ensuring regulatory clarity and compliance remains the top priority.

The primary legislative focus is on the areas of immigration and security, requiring that proof of the absence of mobilization duty be made mandatory as a prerequisite for obtaining a residence permit. Another priority is bringing temporary staffing agencies under control and tightening regulations.