Agenda for the 8th Working Week 12.11.2018–15.11.2018 of the 8th Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly

Monday, 12 November

1. Interpellation concerning the spying on citizens (No. 450), submitted by members of the Riigikogu Mart Helme, Martin Helme, Henn Põlluaas, Uno Kaskpeit, Jaak Madison, Raivo Põldaru, Arno Sild and Peeter Ernits on 15 October 2018
Reply by Minister of Justice Urmas Reinsalu

Tuesday, 13 November

1. Bill on Amendments to the Government of the Republic Act and Other Acts (merger of the Environmental Board and the Environmental Inspectorate) (710 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of the Environment Siim Kiisler
Report by member of the Environment Committee Andres Metsoja

2. Bill on Amendments to the European Parliament Election Act (696 SE), initiated by the Constitutional Committee
First reading
Report by Chairman of the Constitutional Committee Marko Pomerants

Wednesday, 14 November

1. Bill on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act (649 SE), initiated by the Social Affairs Committee
Third reading

2. Bill on Amendments to the Railways Act, the Atmospheric Air Protection Act and the State Fees Act (670 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

3. Bill on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act (674 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

4. Bill on Amendments to the State Budget for 2018 Act (695 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading
Report by Chairman of the Finance Committee Mihhail Stalnuhhin

5. Bill on Amendments to the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Duty Act and Other Acts (699 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by member of the Finance Committee Kersti Sarapuu

6. Prevention of Unfair Competition and Protection of Trade Secrets Bill (678 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Deputy Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee Toomas Kivimägi

7. Bill on Amendments to the General Part of the Civil Code Act and the Law of Obligations Act, the General Part of the Civil Code Act and the Private International Law Act Implementation Act (627 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Hardi Volmer

8. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Approval of the Consolidated Report of 2017 of the State” (694 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Finance Toomas Tõniste
Report by Chairman of the Finance Committee Mihhail Stalnuhhin

9. Overview of the use and preservation of state assets in 2017-2018
Report by Auditor General Janar Holm

10. Bill on Amendments to the Animal Protection Act (734 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Rural Affairs Tarmo Tamm
Report by member of the Rural Affairs Committee Heimar Lenk

11. Bill on Amendments to the Plant Propagation and Plant Variety Rights Act, the Administrative Co-operation Act and the State Fees Act (733 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Rural Affairs Tarmo Tamm
Report by member of the Rural Affairs Committee Inara Luigas

12. Bill on Amendments to the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act (729 SE), initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Faction
First reading
Report by Minister of Education and Research Mailis Reps
Report by member of the Cultural Affairs Committee Heljo Pikhof

13. Higher Education Bill (725 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Education and Research Mailis Reps
Report by Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee Aadu Must

14. Tallinn University Bill (726 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Education and Research Mailis Reps
Report by member of the Cultural Affairs Committee Toomas Väinaste

15. Estonian Academy of Arts Bill (730 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Education and Research Mailis Reps
Report by member of the Cultural Affairs Committee Yoko Alender

16. Estonian University of Life Sciences Bill (727 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Education and Research Mailis Reps
Report by member of the Cultural Affairs Committee Krista Aru

17. Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Bill (728 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Minister of Education and Research Mailis Reps
Report by Deputy Chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee Laine Randjärv

Thursday, 15 November

1. Deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “The state founded on liberty, justice and the rule of law”
Report by Kert Kingo, former criminal investigator, Criminal Investigation Department, Police and Border Guard Board; former special procedure lawyer, Tax and Customs Board
Report by Urmas Simon, sworn advocate at law office “Tibar & Partners”
Report by Leo Kunman, long-time judge at Harju County Court
Report by Martin Helme, Chairman of the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Faction

2. Bill on Amendments to the Weapons Act (654 SE), initiated by the National Defence Committee
Second reading
Report by member of the Legal Affairs Committee Raivo Aeg

3. Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (648 SE), initiated by the Rural Affairs Committee
Second reading
Report by Chairman of the Finance Committee Mihhail Stalnuhhin

On Monday, 12 November, after replies to the interpellations on the agenda, the microphone is open to unscheduled statements until no further requests for statements are made.

On Wednesday, 14 November, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Question Time takes place.