By Agendas: Maris Lauri

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2025-10-13
First Reading of the Draft Legislation (736 SE) on the Amendment of the State Budget Act and the Act Amending the State Budget Act

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary focus is on the processing of the draft legislation for the State Budget Act and the Act amending it (736 SE), emphasizing procedural correctness, the substantive justification of the proposed amendments, and adherence to budgetary rules. It is also considered important to continue streamlining the activities and metrics of programs within the ministries.
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Specific legislative priorities (such as bills or amendments) are not detailed in this address, as it is an analytical report. The implicit focus lies on policies that support research and development and avoid taking further steps that could harm domestic capital (the pension pillar).
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing and the Act on International Sanctions (640 UA), which was not announced by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative priority is the re-processing of the amendments to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act, which were returned by the President of the Republic. The objective is to find improved formulations and solutions that meet constitutional requirements and resolve the legal disputes surrounding data usage. As a representative of the leading committee, he/she supports the renewed debate on the draft legislation.
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is on the anti-money laundering bill, and the speaker is a proponent of continuing the proposed amendments. Significant emphasis is also being placed on ensuring the correct procedure is followed in the Riigikogu for processing these bills after the President returns them for reconsideration.
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2025-09-11
The Financial Supervision Authority's 2024 Report

15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting

Legislative priorities include reviewing and potentially relaxing banking regulations, as well as finalizing the regulation of credit unions. Additionally, support is provided for implementing a positive credit register and establishing a financial ombudsman. The objective is to use legislation to curb the epidemic of financial fraud and ensure security.
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2025-06-18
Continuation of the first reading of the draft law on the sharing of credit information (652 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the processing of the draft Credit Information Sharing Act (652 SE), which aims to establish a register intended to prevent excessive borrowing. The speaker supports the draft bill and represents the leading committee, concentrating specifically on proposing the conclusion of the first reading. Key issues include the scope of the register and the mechanism for implementing a borrowing ban.
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2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The main legislative priority is Draft Bill 640 SE, which streamlines RAB’s data usage and establishes the technological capability for automated case and strategic analysis. Significant amendments include narrowing the scope of data usage, specifying the processing of sensitive personal data, and establishing RAB’s reporting obligation before the Riigikogu Special Committee for the Supervision of Security Agencies.
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2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative priority is the deliberation and finalization of Bill 645 (Repeal of the Security Levy and Amendment to the Law on Simplified Taxation of Business Income). The speaker will focus on the correctness of the legislation, ensuring that the proposed amendments are related to the bill's objective and that all technical regulatory corrections are properly executed.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The legislative focus is heavily centered on the draft bill amending court organization, which is pending passage in the Riigikogu. The speaker's role is that of a cautious questioner, drawing attention to the bill's potential conflict with the constitution and the associated risks.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 645 SE, which addresses the simplified taxation of business income, the security tax, and amendments to the Income Tax Act. The speakers are either representatives of the proceedings or strong proponents of the bill who wish to conclude the first reading.
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2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (640 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (640 SE) for the amendment of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and the driver of the proceedings, proposing the conclusion of the first reading and having been designated as the representative for the lead committee.
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2025-05-15
Draft law on harmonizing the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (580 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the deliberation and rejection of Draft Act 580 SE (Bringing the State Budget Act into compliance with the Constitution). The speaker is the representative of the leading committee, who is conveying the proposal to reject the draft act.
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2025-05-08
Draft Law on Declaring the Security Tax Act Invalid (595 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill (595 SE) concerning the repeal of the Security Tax Act, which the lead committee recommended rejecting. The government's priority is the comprehensive implementation of the new tax package, which includes amendments to the taxation of both individuals and corporations.
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2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently centered on opposing Riigikogu Draft Resolution 562 OE, which addresses the closure of the temporary control line. The speaker opposes the draft, recommending that the threat assessment prepared by the government's security agencies be awaited before the proceedings advance. He emphasizes that the necessary assessment of consequences is missing from the draft resolution.
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is the amendment of the State Budget Act. [The entity] is strongly opposed to the Centre Party's draft bill (520 SE), but supports the extensive and substantive reform in the same field currently being prepared by the government. [It/He/She] emphasizes adherence to procedural norms and the quality of draft legislation.
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2024-12-17
Draft law on aligning the State Budget Act with the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (525 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The main focus is the rejection of the State Budget Base Act (525 SE) during its first reading. This action defends a previous achievement: the adoption of Draft Bill 511, which divided programs according to expenditure and increased budget specificity, in accordance with the agreement made with the Chancellor of Justice and the Auditor General. It is stressed that more comprehensive legislative amendments are planned for the following year.
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2024-12-11
Third reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on supporting and adopting the draft 2025 State Budget (513 SE), which is aimed at enhancing security, boosting economic growth, and improving the overall fiscal situation. The speaker acts as a proponent of the budget, emphasizing both its compliance with the constitution and the necessity of making compromises. The increased funding for the Estonian Book Year is also noted as a successfully achieved change.
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2024-12-04
Second reading of the draft law on the security tax (512 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary priority is completing the second reading of the Security Tax Act (512 SE) and advancing it to a final vote on December 11. The focus is on eliminating the technical deficiencies of the bill, such as preventing double taxation within corporate groups, incorporating an anti-abuse provision, and clarifying reporting obligations. [The subject] is acting in the role of the initiator and supporter of the legislation.
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2024-11-13
Second reading of the draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The main legislative priority is supporting and defending the draft State Budget Law for 2025 (513 SE). The focus is on the quality of legislation and adherence to rules, defending the Finance Committee's decisions when rejecting amendments to the draft that violated constitutional requirements.
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2024-11-13
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

The immediate priority is the adoption of the narrow technical draft bill (511 SE), which will increase the transparency of the 2025 budget by separately itemizing fixed costs. The long-term focus is a comprehensive package of amendments to the State Budget Act, discussions on which will begin in the committee early in 2025, so that the amendments can be implemented for the 2026 budget.
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2024-11-06
Overview of the Use and Preservation of State Property in 2023–2024. Five Years of Activity-Based State Budget: Results of the Reform and Necessary Further Decisions

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative priority is the preparation of amendments to the State Budget Act aimed at resolving the shortcomings of activity-based budgeting and integrating elements of a performance-based approach. The speaker stresses that these changes demand comprehensive preparation and cannot be implemented hastily.
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2024-10-23
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is on the procedural correctness of handling the state budget and the substantive importance of the work carried out by the Finance Committee. The speaker is an advocate for the process, stressing the necessity of doing essential work within the committees, rather than just in the plenary hall.
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2024-10-16
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is entirely on the draft Security Tax Act (512 SE), where the speaker is fulfilling the role of the representative of the responsible committee. Priorities include clarifying the technical details of the bill (the scope of taxation, corporate tax obligations) and making procedural decisions, including setting the deadline for submitting amendments and gathering feedback from stakeholders.
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2024-10-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (511 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the State Budget Act (511 SE), for which the speaker is a proponent and the representative of the lead committee. The objective is to enhance the budget's clarity and systematization by introducing an administrative and cost-based budget through a budget annex. The speaker proposed concluding the first reading.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on improving the quality of law-making and ensuring constitutionality, taking into account the observations made by the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker notes that the Riigikogu has corrected deficiencies that had entered the legislative process and initiated several measures. The aim is to be more responsible, more receptive, and more compromise-seeking going forward, in order to prevent errors.
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2024-09-11
Second reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Financial Supervision Authority Act and Other Acts (422 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Financial Supervision Authority Act and other acts (Bill 422 SE), which aims to transpose the EU's requirements for digital operational resilience. The speaker supports the bill and is managing its proceedings, concentrating on resolving technical and linguistic issues before the third reading.
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2024-06-13
Financial Supervision Authority 2023 Annual Report

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The main legislative priorities are the transposition of the DORA regulation, the adoption of a supervisory solution for savings and loan associations, and the creation of a positive credit register. The speaker is a strong supporter of these reforms and hopes that several important draft bills will reach a resolution this autumn. The establishment of a financial ombudsman institution is also being considered.
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2024-06-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the 2024 Supplementary Budget (456 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The primary legislative focus is criticizing the inadequacy of the 2024 supplementary budget (Bill 456 SE) and demanding a far more substantive approach to next year's budget. He/She insists that decisions regarding the 2025 budget be finalized by early August to ensure the fair and lawful handling of the corresponding bills.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The immediate legislative focus is the swift passage of the supplementary budget, which must be immediately followed by steps aimed at balancing the budget in subsequent years. The long-term priority is the establishment of new budget rules, including a spending limit, which would apply to either all or certain budget expenditures.
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2024-05-30
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Crypto Asset Market (Bill 398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The main legislative focus is on finalizing the second reading and moving the Crypto Asset Market Bill (398 SE) to a final vote in order to strengthen financial oversight. Priorities include mitigating the risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing, extending the transition period, and implementing the requirement for a two-tier governance system based on the level of risk. Several technical and bureaucracy-reducing amendments that received support in the committee were also noted.
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2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The key legislative priorities involve guaranteeing a fair legal framework and stable regulations, particularly in the area of competition, referencing an existing draft bill. Furthermore, there is a strong call for reforming and accelerating the processing procedures for permits (construction and environmental permits) to facilitate investment. Support is also provided for establishing R&D funding mechanisms to help businesses achieve the 2% target.
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2024-05-16
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Financial Supervision Authority Act and Other Acts (422 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on financial regulation and the transposition of European Union law via draft bill 422 SE. The presenter's role is supportive and procedural, involving the proposal to conclude the first reading and the setting of the deadline for amendments as stipulated by law.
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2024-05-15
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (Special Welfare Services and Changing the Address of Residence) (421 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The legislative focus centers on the draft legislation, specifically the Act amending the Social Welfare Act and other related acts (Bill 421 SE). The speaker's role is that of a critical scrutinizer of the bill, concentrating on its practical implications and subsequent implementation.
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2024-05-08
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Finance on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" (including an overview of public service development trends in 2022 and 2023)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The main legislative priorities are fiscal: the need to adopt a supplementary budget (approximately 200 million euros) already this year, and to amend tax laws to eliminate the tax hump and introduce a motor vehicle tax. The necessity of setting limits on the growth resulting from the indexation of fixed costs is also emphasized.
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2024-05-08
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the State Budget Act (391 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The legislative focus centers on amendments to the State Budget Act (Bill 391 SE), specifically concerning the procedure for approving the budgets of constitutional institutions. The presenter is leading and supporting the bill's process, ensuring that the Finance Committee's proposed amendments legally mandate taking the economic forecast into account. The objective is to bring the bill forward for the final vote on May 15th.
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2024-04-09
First Reading of the Crypto-Asset Market Act Bill (398 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is currently on the draft law concerning the crypto-asset market (Bill 398 SE), the purpose of which is to implement the European Union regulation and simultaneously tighten domestic requirements for crypto service providers. The speaker is a proponent of the bill and a representative of the lead committee, who is concluding the first reading of the legislation.
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