By Agendas: Tõnis Mölder

Total Agendas: 16

Fully Profiled: 16

2025-10-08
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Planning Act and associated legislation (Draft Bill 683 SE). The goal is to establish a clear timeline for local authorities and resolve the issue of protracted detailed planning procedures. He/She is an active proponent and co-rapporteur of the bill, also stressing the necessity of factoring climate change into the planning schemes.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The main legislative focus is the detailed analysis of the 2026 State Budget Law draft (Bill 737 SE) and potential amendments. The priority is ensuring transparency in state revenue collection mechanisms (deforestation charges, the volume of RMK dividends) and raising the issue of renewable energy incentives.
2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The main legislative priority is the second reading of the draft amendment to the Competition Act (609 SE). The speaker is a critical questioner who focuses on the legal validity of the amendments proposed by the ministry and their impact on the restriction of fundamental rights.
2025-05-21
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The main legislative focus is on deliberating the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (601 DR) and advancing it to the final vote. An important legislative issue is also the necessity of a parliamentary mandate for formulating Estonia's positions in EU negotiations. As a representative of the leading committee, the speaker serves as a procedural supporter and informer.
2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The primary legislative focus is the draft bill amending the Competition Act (Bill 609 SE). The proponent is an active supporter, seeking to confirm the bill's compliance with the legal order and emphasizing its support by the Chancellor of Justice.
2025-01-15
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Government of the Republic of Estonia to allocate funds for co-financing Tallinna Hospital" (498 OE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The legislative focus is on the Tallinn Hospital co-financing bill (498 OE). The speaker's role is to support the debate by clarifying the historical background to ensure the factual correctness of the legislative process.
2024-12-18
Draft law (541 SE) for the first reading amending the Act of Implementing the Construction Code and Planning Act, the Environmental Charges Act, and the Planning Act (Accelerating the Adoption of Renewable Energy)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is currently on the draft legislation aimed at accelerating the deployment of renewable energy and reducing bureaucracy. The speaker is a critical assessor of the bill, expressing skepticism regarding its true scope because it fails to apply to projects that are already underway.
2024-11-21
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The legislative focus is directed toward analyzing an already established but unsuccessful political framework (the Green Deal). The priority is identifying errors related to goal setting and communication, in order to understand why climate objectives are losing traction.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft act concerning the amendment of the Constitution (527 SE), a bill which the speaker initiated and supports. The priority is the bill's lengthy procedure and achieving a compromise with the second draft bill to ensure the amendment is implemented before the 2025 local elections.
2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus is on the draft bill to amend the Constitution (536 SE), which is aimed at restricting voting rights. The speaker acts as a critical scrutinizer, evaluating the bill's legal applicability and political reach, and questioning whether this represents the maximum that could be politically achieved.
2024-07-22
Granting Authorization to Prime Ministerial Candidate Kristen Michal to Form the Government

15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.

Legislative attention is centered on two specific draft bills: the further consideration of the Competition Act and amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act aimed at restricting voting rights. The speaker calls for clarity regarding the fate of these bills and the directives of the new government.
2024-06-12
Third Reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on procedural accuracy, particularly ensuring the correct recording of voting results in the official transcript during the third reading of the Bill amending the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE).
2024-01-24
Communication

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing

The legislative focus is on oversight and the procedural correctness of the impact assessment of existing political decisions (the pharmacy reform). The speaker acts as a critic and auditor of administrative activity, rather than an initiator of new draft legislation.
2024-01-22
Interpellation regarding the Development Plan for the Environmental Sector 2030 (No. 492)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The legislative focus centers on the procedures for drafting and approving strategic development documents, particularly the development plans for the environmental sector and forestry. It is required that Parliament be given the opportunity to assess both the interim stages and the final versions of these documents, especially the forestry development plan, which is considered a document at the parliamentary level.
2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the use of electronic cigarettes (No. 377)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is on eliminating the black market and strengthening oversight by the Tax and Customs Board. The priority is reviewing excise policy and product regulation to ensure the legal market functions properly and to reduce illegal consumption. The objective is to find a solution that would halt the flow of tax revenue out of Estonia.
2024-01-15
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The legislative focus is centered on the consequences stemming from the government's actions and decisions (the closure of oil shale boilers), demanding the compilation of a national analysis and the identification of a solution for interim energy supply. This constitutes an official inquiry (interpellation), which requires accountability and clear plans from the government.