By Agendas: Tanel Tein

The main legislative focus is on amending the Gambling Act and other legislation to optimize the tax structure and enhance the security of the sector. The speaker is acting as the initiator, submitting a draft bill the purpose of which is to establish new state funds and tighten regulations for operators.

The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act (Bill 640 SE). The speaker's role is that of an inquirer and procedural risk assessor, concentrating on the uncertainty surrounding the bill's adoption and entry into force (the vote, the presidential decision). The objective is to ensure that the law provides the foundation for establishing a new mass data system.

The legislative focus is directed towards accelerating the implementation of the nation's long-term development strategies and reforming the government structure. A priority is the creation of the post of a new Minister of Sports, which would necessitate significant administrative and legislative amendments.

The legislative focus is currently directed toward reforming the Riigikogu's internal lawmaking process, highlighting the necessity of utilizing AI for drafting legislation and managing subsequent legal amendments. The objective is to enhance the quality and speed of the legislative output, particularly when dealing with complex subject matter.

The primary legislative priority is the launch of a private funding attraction plan within the culture and sports sector, requiring state leverage (one third of the donated sum). The second focus involves reforming the design of the remote gambling tax to establish a long-term funding source, both for the construction of sports facilities and for amplifying the private funding attracted. The speaker is taking the role of initiator, having already formed a corresponding working group in the Riigikogu.

The legislative focus centers on the critical evaluation of the Tallinn Hospital co-financing bill (498 OE). The speaker challenges the necessity and expediency of the draft legislation, proposing the inclusion of private healthcare as an alternative.

The primary legislative focus is opposition to the draft bill (487 OE) concerning the banking sector solidarity tax. Emphasis is also placed on the need to initiate measures to improve internal competition and develop the sector, thereby creating better conditions for customers and businesses.

The legislative focus is aimed at supervising the activities of the executive power in the form of an interpellation. The priority is determining the management and future plans for major state assets in order to prevent significant costs from arising for the state.

The legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 510 SE, which proposes amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The speaker remains skeptical of the bill, demanding that the government provide further economic justifications and calculations demonstrating the actual benefit of the proposed excise hikes to the state budget.

The main legislative focus is on draft resolution 405 OE, the aim of which is to restore support for youth school sports. Tein is acting as the rapporteur, explaining the committee's decision to place the draft resolution on the plenary agenda and bring it to a final vote. A majority of affirmative votes is required for the draft resolution to be adopted.

The main legislative priority is the creation and implementation of a mechanism for attracting private funding in the fields of culture and sports, for which the memorandum from the Minister of Culture is awaited. It supports the principle that new taxes should be earmarked, citing the allocation of the sugar tax to a specific sector as an example.

The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill supporting the deployment of nuclear energy (431 OE). The role is to act as a clarifier, seeking to understand the underlying assumptions regarding the future of energy that impact the context of the bill.

The legislative focus is currently aimed at amending the law on tax-exempt donations to stimulate private sector funding, thereby supporting the minister's forthcoming initiative. Furthermore, there is a demand for the establishment of a list of nationally significant sports facilities and a secure funding strategy, modeled after the Cultural Endowment system.

The legislative focus is directed toward implementing the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," and amending the related support measures. The speaker acts as a policy overseer, demanding clarification regarding the substance and necessity of the proposed amendments.

The legislative focus is directed towards processing draft resolutions of the Riigikogu concerning the composition of state institutions (the Council of the Estonian Public Broadcasting). The speaker, as the submitter of the draft, stressed the need to hold the final vote and fulfill the representative functions of the parliament.

The legislative focus is aimed at the implementation and oversight of major international decisions taken within the scope of foreign policy. The speaker's priority is to gain clarity on how the package approved by the European Council will be practically carried out and what its anticipated impact will be.

The focus is on assessing the existing research and development (R&D) funding model and its potential extension to the fields of culture and sports. The speaker is working on policy analysis and proposals for this extension, given their involvement with the work of the Culture Committee.