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 collaborative style is very open and consensus-driven. It is stressed that the decisions of the Social Affairs Committee were consensual, and readiness is expressed to cooperate during the amendment proposal phase to improve the legislation. Recognition is given to the government for the draft bill, as well as to other parties for their participation in the discussions.
2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act (659 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker emphatically stresses the necessity of a societal consensus and broad cooperation concerning family policy issues. They highlight a positive common ground with colleagues from Isamaa (Lea Danilson-Järg) and the Social Democrats (Riina Sikkut), who share the perspective regarding the complexity of the required solutions.
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 emphasized the strong cooperation with disability organizations, noting that negotiations with them lasted half a year. He referenced the foundation initiated by former minister Mart Võrklaev and stressed that the organizations themselves proposed the relief measures. The style of cooperation is open to input and preferences from interest groups.
2025-06-12
Draft Law on Song and Dance Celebrations (598 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The politician begins with an acknowledgement, indicating a readiness for constructive dialogue, but simultaneously demands a clear answer and amendments to the policy of inclusion.
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 collaborative approach is highly inclusive and consensual, emphasizing the involvement of 25 stakeholders in the discussions, including the Health Insurance Fund, the Chamber of People with Disabilities, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. The committee's procedural decisions, including the proposal to conclude the second reading, were adopted by consensus.
2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Public Health Act (617 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The collaborative approach underscores the necessity of ministerial support for advancing complex topics (such as daylight saving time) and revitalizing the discussion at the European Union level. The immediate legislative action (a motion for rejection) is being put forward in the name of the Reform Party faction, which points to faction-based cooperation. Furthermore, reference is made to questions and debates raised by colleagues during the session.
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 style of cooperation is appreciative, acknowledging the ministry's positive steps (such as retaining the Astangu Centre under its jurisdiction). However, critical questions are simultaneously being raised regarding the lack of a future vision and policy deficiencies. A constructive dialogue is sought to find solutions.
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

The speaker is highly collaborative, thanking colleagues on the Social Affairs Committee and expressing hope for continued cooperation with ministry experts. The necessity of finding flexible and better solutions for managing waiting lists through collaboration is emphasized.
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 defends the engagement process, acknowledging the government's initial shortcomings but stressing that these were compensated for by two additional engagement sessions organized by the Social Affairs Committee. He/She points out that all parties were invited and no major disagreements remained unresolved, suggesting a readiness for compromise at the committee level.
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 style of cooperation is inclusive, seeking to address stakeholders' concerns through additional discussions; for instance, all parties were invited to the session on April 21st. Cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications regarding technical amendments is also mentioned. Furthermore, reference is made to previous successful collaboration with the Social Democrats in implementing the care reform, demonstrating a readiness for cross-party work in the social sector.
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 style of cooperation is open and inclusive, emphasizing the necessity of involving all parliamentary groups and stakeholders for a thorough discussion of this sensitive topic. Consensus support from the Legal Affairs Committee is noted, and all members of the Riigikogu are encouraged to submit amendments. The Minister has agreed to present the draft bill to the various parliamentary groups.
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 style of cooperation is consensual and collegial; it is emphasized that all procedural decisions within the Social Committee (appointing a representative, placing the draft legislation on the agenda, proposing the final vote) were adopted by consensus. The speaker is prepared to discuss proposals from committee members regarding the inclusion of future topics on the agenda.