By Agendas: Signe Riisalo

Total Agendas: 12

Fully Profiled: 12

2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and Other Acts (732 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker is actively involved in legislative work, serving as a representative and rapporteur for the Social Affairs Committee, and participated in the committee meeting on October 6th. This pattern of activity involves providing detailed responses to questions raised by Riigikogu members (e.g., Grünthal, Kiik, Kütt, Solman) and summarizing the committee discussions.
2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker is active both in legislative work and in public debate, referencing an opinion piece published on ERR at the end of August and their participation in the radio opposition hour. They are aware of the government’s plans, mentioning the Social Minister’s promise to draw up an action plan by the spring of 2026.
2025-06-19
Draft Law on Annulment of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (647 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker refers to active participation in long-term, half-year-long negotiations with organizations representing people with disabilities. The current address is a rejoinder, indicating a reactive and defensive communication pattern in parliamentary debates.
2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2025-06-12
Second reading of the draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act, the Unemployment Insurance Act, and other related acts, as well as amending the Act on Support for Working Capacity (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The pattern of activity is closely linked to the legislative process, demonstrating active participation in committee sessions (May 20, June 2, June 9) and management of the bill's timeline. The speaker is directing the proceedings with the aim of bringing the bill to a final vote on June 18, before the summer recess.
2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker participated in the first reading of the draft bill in the Riigikogu's main chamber, focusing specifically on the handling of a particular legislative amendment. Their pattern of activity indicates involvement in procedural motions put forward on behalf of the parliamentary group (faction). The speaker also referenced a previous discussion concerning the changing of the clocks (daylight saving time), which was put on hold during the COVID era.
2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker's approach involves direct communication with sector stakeholders, such as the recent conversation with the head of the Astangu Vocational Rehabilitation Centre. This demonstrates active information gathering and the raising of concerns via specialists in the field.
2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Act on Social Support for People with Disabilities and amending other acts in connection therewith (561 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data.
2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker referenced their active role on the Social Affairs Committee, noting that they personally chaired one of the two supplementary engagement events. There is no other information available regarding attendance frequency, travel, or routine activities.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively involved in steering the work of the Riigikogu Social Affairs Committee, noting four committee sessions and their role as the presiding officer for the most recent ones. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on the legislative process, coordinating stakeholder involvement, and preparing the draft legislation for its second reading. The speaker’s previous role as a government official is also mentioned, though their current status as a member of the Riigikogu is stressed.
2025-04-23
Draft law amending the Health Services Organisation Act (advance directive of a patient’s end-of-life will) – first reading (604 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The pattern of activity is closely linked to legislative work and the management of the committee, reflecting recent sessions (April 14) and votes (April 23). Further extensive engagement is planned, including the minister's visits to parliamentary groups and the involvement of target groups such as the Estonian Council of Churches. The speaker’s role is to lead the proceedings.
2025-04-23
Draft law (583 SE) for the second reading on accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and approval of amendment to Article 20(1) of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The individual's work pattern is linked to legislative work, especially as a representative of the Social Affairs Committee, where they participated in the preparation of the second reading on April 14 and presented a report to the plenary session on April 23. The speaker recently assumed the role of the representative of the steering committee.