Agenda for the 10th Working Week (5 December 2022 – 8 December 2022) of the 8th Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly

Monday, 5 December

1. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Approval of the Consolidated Report of 2021 of the State” (686 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Aivar Sõerd, member of the Finance Committee

2. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Amendment of the Resolution of the Riigikogu “Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Interparliamentary Assembly of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Lithuania”” (748 OE), submitted by the Foreign Affairs Committee
First reading
Report by Indrek Saar, member of the Foreign Affairs Committee

3. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to develop measures to increase support to pensioners living alone” (718 OE), submitted by the Estonian Centre Party Faction
First reading (Majority vote of the members of the Riigikogu)
Report by Tõnis Mölder, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Priit Sibul, member of the Social Affairs Committee

4. Bill on Amendments to the Maritime Safety Act (697 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Jüri Jaanson, member of the Economic Affairs Committee

5. Bill on Amendments to the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act and Other Acts (transition to Estonian as the language of instruction) (722 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Signe Kivi, member of the Cultural Affairs Committee

Tuesday, 6 December

1. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to develop an action plan to support living in rural areas” (682 OE), submitted by the Estonian Centre Party Faction
First reading (Majority vote of the members of the Riigikogu)
Report by Jaak Aab, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Kalvi Kõva, member of the Economic Affairs Committee

2. Bill on Amendments to the Release into Environment of Genetically Modified Organisms Act (744 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Madis Kallas, Minister of the Environment
Report by Yoko Alender, member of the Environment Committee

3. Bill on Amendments to the General Part of the Environmental Code Act and Other Acts (734 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Madis Kallas, Minister of the Environment
Report by Toomas Jürgenstein, member of the Environment Committee

4. Bill on Amendments to the Earth’s Crust Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (745 SE), initiated by the Government
First reading
Report by Madis Kallas, Minister of the Environment
Report by Andres Metsoja, Chairman of the Environment Committee

5. Bill on Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Health Insurance Act (725 SE), initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Faction
First reading
Report by Tõnis Mölder, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Õnne Pillak, member of the Social Affairs Committee

6. Bill on Amendments to the Medicinal Products Act (683 SE), initiated by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Faction
First reading
Report by Kalle Grünthal, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Helmen Kütt, Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee

Wednesday, 7 December

1. Bill on Amendments to the Apartment Ownership and Apartment Associations Act and Other Acts (641 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading (Majority vote of the members of the Riigikogu)

2. Bill on Amendments to the Commercial Code and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (cross-border movement of companies) (713 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading (Majority vote of the members of the Riigikogu)

3. Bill on Amendments to the Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act and the Estonian Flag Act (635 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

4. Bill on Amendments to the Electronic Communications Act (659 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

5. Bill on Amendments to the Maritime Safety Act (697 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading in case the second reading is concluded

6. Bill on Amendments to the Persons Repressed by Occupying Powers Act and the Social Welfare Act (increasing the benefits for repressed persons and persons sent to eliminate the effects of a nuclear disaster) (698 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

7. Bill on Amendments to the Medical Devices Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (701 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

8. Bill on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act and the Family Law Act (703 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

9. Bill on Amendments to the Social Welfare Act and the Income Tax Act (704 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading

10. State Budget for 2023 Bill (708 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading
Report by Aivar Kokk, Chairman of the Finance Committee

11. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in International Military Operations Led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or its Member State, or the European Union, and in other International Military Operations Led by the United Nations, upon the First Contribution thereto” (687 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Leo Kunnas, Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee

12. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the European Union Military Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI” (688 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Alar Laneman, member of the National Defence Committee

13. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the European Union Training Mission in Mozambique” (689 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Erki Savisaar, member of the National Defence Committee

14. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the International Military Operation Inherent Resolve” (690 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Raimond Kaljulaid, Chairman of the National Defence Committee

15. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the Composition of the United Kingdom’s Joint Expeditionary Force” (691 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Raimond Kaljulaid, Chairman of the National Defence Committee

16. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mission in Iraq” (692 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Heiki Hepner, member of the National Defence Committee

17. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the Composition of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Readiness Units” (693 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Kalle Laanet, member of the National Defence Committee

18. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the UN Peacekeeping Operation in Lebanon” (694 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Leo Kunnas, Deputy Chairman of the National Defence Committee

19. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in the Post-Conflict Peacekeeping Operation in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt and Syria” (695 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Mati Raidma, member of the National Defence Committee

20. Bill on Amendments to the Security Authorities Act and the Estonian Defence Forces Organisation Act (721 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Raimond Kaljulaid, Chairman of the National Defence Committee

21. Victim Support Bill (702 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Vilja Toomast, member of the Legal Affairs Committee

22. Bill on Amendments to the Patents Act and Other Acts (658 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Jüri Jaanson, member of the Economic Affairs Committee

23. Bill on Amendments to § 17 of the Acquisition of Immovables in Public Interest Act (729 SE), initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee
Second reading
Report by Jüri Jaanson, member of the Economic Affairs Committee

24. Bill on Amendments to the Funded Pensions Act and the Securities Register Maintenance Act (711 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Aivar Kokk, Chairman of the Finance Committee

25. Bill on Amendments to the Tax Information Exchange Act and the Taxation Act (transposition of administrative cooperation directive) (732 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Aivar Kokk, Chairman of the Finance Committee

26. Bill on Amendments to the Weapons Act and the State Fees Act (digital solutions in the authorisation procedure, and the development of the Register of Service and Civilian Weapons) (737 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Lauri Läänemets, Minister of the Interior
Report by Urve Tiidus, member of the Legal Affairs Committee

27. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “The Granting of a State Guarantee” (750 OE), submitted by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Annely Akkermann, Minister of Finance
Report by Maris Lauri, member of the Finance Committee

28. Payment and Settlement Systems Bill (743 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Annely Akkermann, Minister of Finance
Report by Maris Lauri, member of the Finance Committee

Thursday, 8 December

1. Deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “How to support the mental health of young people?” initiated by the Reform Party Faction
Report by Signe Riisalo, Minister of Social Protection
Report by Triin Roos, Estonian National Youth Council, Chairman of the Board
Report by Karmen Maikalu, Association of Estonian School Psychologists, Chair of the Board
Report by Ott Oja, Estonian Coalition for Mental Health and Well-being, CEO

On Monday, 5 December, after all items on the agenda have been discussed, the time for unscheduled statements begins, to continue until no further requests for the floor are made, but no longer than until 12 midnight.
On Wednesday, 7 December, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Question Time takes place.