By Plenary Sessions: Henn Põlluaas

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2024-02-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The main legislative focus is the amendment to the Local Government Council Election Act, initiated by EKRE, which aims to abolish electoral alliances and harmonize local government (KOV) elections with Riigikogu (Parliamentary) elections. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of this bill, with the goal of increasing stability and accountability within local governments. He notes that despite the substantive merit of the bill, it will likely be "tossed in the bin" due to the ruling coalition.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is the amendment of the Local Government Council Election Act to reinstate the requirement for candidates to possess C1 level proficiency in the Estonian language. The aim of the bill is to ensure that the work of the councils is conducted in Estonian and to prevent violations of the Language Act, which involve holding sessions in Russian.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is on analyzing and explaining the impact of tax policies (tax increases) that are already established or currently planned. There are no specific draft bills or legislative priorities.
2024-02-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards protecting the foundational documents of state security (the resistance provision) and ensuring national interests through the denunciation of the border treaty. A key priority was also the reopening of consulates in the USA, for the funding of which a proposal was submitted to amend the budget by reallocating development aid funds. Immediate negotiations are demanded with the British regarding the deployment of a permanent allied brigade to Estonia.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative priority is Draft Riigikogu Decision 222, which mandates the Government of the Republic to establish a procedure for the special labeling of insect-containing products within three months. The speaker is the initiator and proponent of the draft, stressing that it only requires a ministerial regulation under the Food Act, not an amendment to the law. The objective is to guarantee consumers a clear choice and prevent accidental consumption.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is centered on supporting a specific bill deemed critically important. The priority is to ensure widespread support for the bill and to understand its context within the legislation of other countries.