By Months: Madis Timpson

The legislative focus is on the draft legislation originating from the Legal Affairs Committee, including making the data monitor mandatory and reversing the provision concerning the public disclosure of debtors' personal data. Furthermore, the processing of the new Employment Contracts Act is being actively monitored, with close attention paid to the schedule for its second and third readings.

The main legislative priority is strengthening the legal framework for the protection of critical infrastructure and stiffening penalties, particularly by raising the upper limit for financial sanctions to 4 billion euros. The speaker, who is a supporter of the draft bill and a representative of the leading committee (the Justice Committee), proposes concluding the first reading. Also in focus are the implementation of international maritime law and the regulation of surveillance activities.

The legislative focus centers on the clarity, proportionality, and constitutionality of legal norms. The speaker is actively involved in advancing the draft bill concerning license plate recognition cameras, and is a strong supporter of its amended version, which has been coordinated with relevant institutions. Furthermore, they support the draft bill that restricts the activities of religious associations due to security threats, and oppose excessive bureaucracy in education and elsewhere.

The main legislative priorities are improving the efficiency of the judicial system (amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure (KrMS), court information systems) and modernizing labor law (flexible working hours, non-compete restrictions). He/She is also active on issues of security and fundamental rights, currently processing the draft bill on the use of Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) cameras. He/She emphasizes the need to address the resolution of consumer credit disputes and notes his/her previous contribution to bringing the Competition Act before the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).

The legislative focus is on amendments to the General Part of the Penal Code (KarS), ensuring the analysis of constitutionality, and reducing the administrative burden. The speaker supports bills of historical significance but demands strict procedural correctness during their handling and is concerned that matters might lapse due to excessively long proceedings.

The main legislative priorities are linked to improving the quality of drafting legislation and ensuring the correct use of the Estonian language. The policy maker acts in a supporting role regarding the proposals put forth by the Chancellor of Justice and is examining plans for the creation of a unified procedural code. Also in focus are the procedural integrity of draft legislation and guaranteeing the validity of notarial declarations of intent.

The legislative focus is on two main bills: amendments to the Social Insurance Act (survivor's pension and parental benefit) and accession to the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. The speaker is the rapporteur of the lead committee during the processing of these bills, ensuring compliance with procedures and the subsequent submission of the drafts to the plenary session.

The legislative focus is on reforming the State Budget Act and processing a socio-political draft bill, the objective of which is to reduce bureaucracy through the delegation of regulatory powers to the minister. The speaker is an active proponent and rapporteur who will clarify the substance of the bill and the procedural decisions, including the deadlines for submitting amendments.