By Agendas: Madis Timpson

Total Agendas: 51

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2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Criminal Jurisdiction and Destruction of Submarine Infrastructure) Bill (656 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Economic views focus on protecting national infrastructure and ensuring financial discipline through the use of criminal law. They support the implementation of exceptionally high monetary penalties to guarantee a deterrent effect in cases of major economic damage (such as the destruction of an electrical cable), arguing that 40 million euros would not be sufficient.
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2025-09-24
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The speaker addresses the economic aspects only within the context of fine revenue, explaining that the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) does not receive any income from the fines. This explanation is intended to defend the PPA against accusations that cameras are being installed for the purpose of revenue collection, confirming instead that the revenue goes to the Ministry of Finance.
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2025-09-18
Bank of Estonia 2024 Report

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.

Economic views emphasize the need for stronger market competition in the banking sector. The speaker points to concerns regarding excessive concentration and is seeking solutions to eliminate barriers to market entry, thereby supporting the principles of an open market economy.
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2025-09-17
Re-examination of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA) Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Not enough data
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2025-09-16
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

It supports defense spending, recognizing that the price of freedom may require tax increases or restrictions, provided these are justified honestly and transparently. At the same time, it demands the state actively contribute to upholding the principle of the welfare state, opposing any termination of pension indexation or reduction of benefits for pensioners living in poverty.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Not enough data.
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2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data
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2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic viewpoints emphasize the profitable utilization of state assets (prison buildings) to generate an estimated 30 million euros in revenue while simultaneously avoiding conservation and maintenance costs. The creation of jobs is supported, allowing people to feed their families, thereby prioritizing economic gain over the issue of self-dignity.
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2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The economic standpoints relate to labor regulations, specifically addressing flexible working hours, non-compete clauses, and social security contributions. It is stressed that business risks remain the responsibility of the employer. Furthermore, concern is highlighted that setting the minimum rate at 1.2 times the standard for minors and seasonal workers does not align with market conditions and could create significant obstacles to their employment.
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2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Supports a tax policy that returns more money to people earning the average wage by eliminating the income tax 'hump.' It views the resource of highly educated judges as precious and demands its sensible utilization by freeing them from administrative ballast. It stresses that good employees must be held onto "tooth and nail."
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2025-06-04
Draft law amending the State Audit Act, the Political Parties Act, and other laws (control body for political party funding) – first reading.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic considerations address the regulation of political advertising and media spending, highlighting concerns over large and disproportionate costs (5,000 euros per minute). This points to a desire to regulate political market behavior in order to ensure fairness.
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2025-05-13
Draft law amending the Courts Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (to improve the administration of courts) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speaker addresses the procedure for defending the courts' budget, but does not express views on broader economic policy issues, taxation, or fiscal discipline.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the 2025 presentation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, "Fundamental Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are strongly supportive of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need to reduce the administrative burden and highlighting the concerns raised by business organizations. The current situation, where the burden is actually growing, is considered alarming, and there are doubts regarding the sufficiency of the stated goal for regulatory reduction.
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2025-05-08
Implementation of the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 submission "Fundamental Principles of Criminal Policy until 2030"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic views are strongly focused on fiscal discipline and cost savings. The reduction in the number of prisoners is supported primarily by an economic argument, emphasizing that every inmate is a direct cost to the state. The speaker supports policies that lead to lower government expenditure.
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2025-05-06
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives center on government-driven regional development and workforce distribution. The aim is to use the transfer of public sector jobs (remote work) as a means of stimulating the regional economy, supporting balanced development.
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2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Economic stances center on the regulation of competition law and ensuring that fair penalties are imposed for violating market rules. This indicates support for a regulated and responsible market environment.
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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

Insufficient data.
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2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Lack of data
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2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

There are no direct economic implications. The focus is on managing social debts (specifically, alimony arrears), by offering a solution that would ease the financial burden on debtors through installment payments, thereby ensuring better debt collection.
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2025-04-10
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Road Traffic Act with the Basic Law.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Although the discussion concerns the tax law, the speaker's position focuses exclusively on the legal correctness and constitutionality of the law's procedural handling. No economic or fiscal views regarding the substance of the tax policy are expressed.
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2025-03-20
Draft law (583 SE) for the first reading regarding 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, paragraph 1, of the Convention.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The economic considerations are confined to the question raised by the colleague concerning bureaucracy and costs. He conveys the minister's response that the implementation of the draft bill will not require additional funding and will be managed within the existing budget, citing fiscal responsibility.
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2025-03-12
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

Economic viewpoints support targeted social expenditure which ensures replacement income for parents and is generous in the European context. The aim is to guarantee optimal support that is more beneficial to the individual than the low survivor's pension (averaging 295 euros). The effect of the increase in benefits on the need for subsistence benefit is also being analyzed.
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2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It supports the reduction of bureaucracy, signaling a desire to enhance the administrative environment and overall efficiency. It calls for national measures and programs aimed at improving the economic situation in Central Estonia, citing the necessity of regional state intervention.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Family Benefits Act and other laws (547 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

Economic considerations support social expenditures, which are quantified in the budget at 3.3 million euros, plus the costs associated with IT development. Fiscal discipline is promoted by terminating the state’s obligation to provide maintenance for adults (aged 24).
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2025-01-16
Draft law amending the State Budget Act (520 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The views on economic issues are indirect, focusing instead on the legality and procedural correctness of budget preparation, as well as compliance with the constitution. Specific positions regarding the allocation of taxes or expenditures are not presented.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic views focus on protecting taxpayer money and ensuring fiscal responsibility. The speaker criticizes a situation where the activities of law firms result in double expenditure for the taxpayer (the drafting of legislation followed by subsequent litigation). This position is strongly aimed at the prudent use of state funds.
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2024-12-16
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Insufficient data. Addressing the topic of outsourcing prisons may indicate an interest in the efficiency of public services and potential privatization, but this remains speculative.
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2024-12-12
Draft Law Amending the Act on the Government of the Republic (523 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives center on the budget and the shortage of financial resources, recognizing the perpetual lack of funds. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of defining a fair and optimal salary for top-tier public service positions, underscoring the importance of fiscal responsibility and transparency.
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2024-12-05
Draft law (534 SE) on Estonia’s accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child concerning procedures for complaints

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session.

Economic views are characterized by caution regarding new commitments, specifically inquiring about the hidden costs associated with ratification for the Estonian state. This points to a concern for fiscal discipline.
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2024-12-05
Second reading of the draft Health Care Services Act (433 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The economic considerations are limited to addressing the financial impacts on local governments. The speaker supports the ministry's position that the draft bill will not result in new financial obligations, thereby dismissing the local governments' concern regarding potential unfunded costs.
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2024-12-03
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic considerations center on increasing system efficiency by eliminating two similar systems. A specific financial calculation has also been presented regarding the additional costs of subsistence benefits (1.7 million euros), which indicates the necessity of managing the state's financial implications.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursors (502 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives address the policy regarding state levies, supporting the position that these levies should not be based exclusively on the cost principle, in order to ensure the availability of social services. It is emphasized that state levies are not part of salary policy, and it is inappropriate to link the activity license fee to the service’s funding source.
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2024-11-20
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (527 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
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2024-11-14
Draft law amending the Social Welfare Act and the Health Services Organisation Act (regarding the provision of independent nursing care as a 24-hour special care service) (496 SE) – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.

Economic considerations are confined to matters of service funding and budgeting within the social sector. The speaker conveyed the Ministry of Social Affairs' confirmation that the funding for the packaging service is available in the special care service budget, and the price of the service has been set at 6 euros and 10 cents.
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2024-11-06
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives support cost optimization and the saving of public funds by reducing state expenditure on pharmaceutical renewal. The new model shifts the cost of inventory rotation and renewal to hospitals, which can utilize expiring medications in clinical practice, thereby ensuring more efficient management.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the State Duty Act and the Act on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Their Precursor Substances (state duties in the health and social sphere) (502 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives are presented through the positions of the Ministry of Social Affairs, which deems the impact of the increase in state fees on the pharmaceutical market to be marginal (0.02% of 400 million). The modernization of state fees is supported because they have not been raised for nearly ten years. The aim is to ensure that the state fees correspond to the actual costs incurred.
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2024-10-24
Draft law amending the Medicinal Products Act and the Act on the Organisation of Health Care Services (458 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic considerations relate to maintaining the income of pharmaceutical wholesalers and ensuring market stability. The speaker rejects claims of market disruption and confirms that the draft bill is not intended to strip wholesalers of their income. It is emphasized that hospitals purchase medicines from wholesalers, not from hospital pharmacies, thereby safeguarding the existing supply chain.
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2024-10-24
Second reading of the draft law (469 SE) ratifying the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

The economic perspectives are implicit, referencing colleagues' concerns that the associated draft law on gender equality and equal opportunities will significantly impact the operations of businesses and employees. The focus is on labor market regulation and the influence of international obligations on the Estonian legal framework.
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2024-10-17
Draft law amending the Code of Civil Procedure Implementation Act and the Enforcement Proceedings Implementation Act (439 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-10
Draft law amending the Child Protection Act and other laws (427 SE) – second reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.

There is not enough data.
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2024-10-09
Draft law (496 SE) for amending the Social Welfare Act and the Act Regulating the Provision of Health Care Services (regarding the provision of independent nursing care in 24-hour special care services) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker raised concerns regarding the sustainability of the Health Insurance Fund's budget and financing, stressing the necessity of monitoring expenditures closely and avoiding the use of reserves to cover ongoing operational costs. Furthermore, the need was highlighted to ensure that the cost of the Health Insurance Fund's services aligns with the salary figures agreed upon during collective bargaining.
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2024-09-25
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives indirectly relate to the costs of prevention campaigns, for which specific figures could not be provided, as this is still a planned, overarching prevention measure. The role of the labour dispute committee and the Labour Inspectorate in regulating employment relationships is also addressed.
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2024-09-25
The Regional Affairs and Agricultural Minister's 2024 presentation on the implementation of the state’s long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
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2024-09-17
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicinal Products Act and the Health Services Organization Act (458 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize cost-effectiveness and fiscal discipline in the management of healthcare supplies. The goal of the changes is to reduce or prevent costs arising from the expiration of medicines and equipment, and to ensure the cost-effective procurement and management of inventory.
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2024-09-17
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Economic perspectives strongly emphasize the protection of property rights under the constitution. State inefficiency is also criticized, particularly where excessive resources are spent on measurement and planning, thereby reducing resources available for other sectors.
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2024-09-16
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker presented views emphasizing the crucial importance of economic security and stability in influencing fertility behavior. Emphasis was placed on updating family benefits, and concern was voiced regarding housing issues faced by young families and the rising bank interest rates.
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2024-09-16
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.

The economic stance is clearly opposed to a progressive income tax, suggesting support for a simpler or more uniform tax system. No other data regarding expenditures or regulations is available.
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2024-09-11
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Anti-Corruption Act (442 SE)

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

There is not enough data.
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2024-09-11
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the potential of the defense industry as an engine for economic growth. The speaker strongly supports increasing revenue and considers the creation of highly paid jobs to be a crucial indicator.
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2024-07-23
Oath of Office of Riigikogu Member Madis Timpson

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

Insufficient information
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