Agenda Profile: Tarmo Tamm
Second reading of the draft law amending the Public Transport Act (499 SE)
2024-12-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is one of strong support for the draft amendment to the Public Transport Act (499 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic, which is necessary for the implementation of a court decision. This stance is policy-based, emphasizing the fairness and equity of the state compensation (50% of the ticket price) provided to commercial carriers. The primary focus is directed towards creating a transparent payment system based on verified data.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding public transport regulation and compensation mechanisms, referencing studies that indicate the carrier's loss (45–46% of the ticket price). Technical terminology is employed concerning data verification and retention, emphasizing the necessity of collecting the personal identification codes of eligible individuals and retaining the data for six months.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, characteristic of presenting a commission report. The presentation is logic-driven, relying on facts (court rulings, studies) and the commission's voting outcomes. The objective is to explain and justify the proposed amendments to the draft bill in a neutral and businesslike tone.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single presentation delivered in the Riigikogu chamber, detailing the work conducted in the Economic Affairs Committee during the thorough review of Draft Act 499 SE. Information regarding the frequency or regularity of other speeches or appearances is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
No views of the opposition are expressed, nor is any specific opposing party criticized. The entire focus is directed toward explaining the content of the commission’s consensus decision and the substance of the draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the consensus position of the Economic Affairs Committee, emphasizing the thorough discussion of the draft legislation and the strong support it received (7 votes in favor, 1 abstention). The style of cooperation is consensual and procedural, focusing on finding a common solution.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing amendments to the Public Transport Act and the procedure for compensating commercial carriers, which applies nationwide. Specific regional interests or projects are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
Supports government intervention to compensate commercial carriers for their losses, deeming 50% reimbursement fair. It emphasizes fiscal control and transparency, demanding that payouts be based on verified data rather than a formula.
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Social Issues
The continuation of social benefits (the right to fare-free travel) is discussed, and it is stressed that the implementation of the new procedure must not create inconvenience for users. Social matters have been treated primarily as a procedural guarantee.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting and clarifying Bill 499 SE of the Public Transport Act. The main priorities include establishing a fair compensation rate and adding a requirement into the Act for carriers to ensure controlled data retention (including personal identification codes) to guarantee the correctness of state disbursements.
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