Agenda, 8 – 11 April 2024
Agenda for the 11th Working Week (8 April 2024 – 11 April 2024) of the 3rd Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly
Monday, 8 April
1. Interpellation concerning an interference with the internal affairs of Hungary (No. 570), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Varro Vooglaid, Evelin Poolamets, Mart Helme, Helle-Moonika Helme, Martin Helme, Siim Pohlak, Kert Kingo, Kalle Grünthal, Jaak Valge, Henn Põlluaas, Ants Frosch, Rene Kokk, Alar Laneman, Arvo Aller and Rain Epler on 12 September 2023
Reply by Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs
2. Interpellation concerning the need to support families with many children (No. 339), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Varro Vooglaid and Anti Poolamets on 13 May 2023
Reply by Signe Riisalo, Minister of Social Protection
3. Interpellation concerning incitement of hatred against families with children (No. 612), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Riina Solman, Priit Sibul, Helir-Valdor Seeder, Andres Metsoja, Aivar Kokk, Tõnis Lukas and Mart Maastik on 19 February 2024
Reply by Signe Riisalo, Minister of Social Protection
4. Interpellation concerning uniform Estonian school (No. 544), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas, Martin Helme, Rene Kokk, Siim Pohlak, Evelin Poolamets, Arvo Aller, Helle-Moonika Helme, Jaak Valge, Kert Kingo and Mart Helme on 14 June 2023
Reply by Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research
5. Interpellation concerning the promises of a pay rise given to teachers (No. 580) submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Tõnis Lukas, Helir-Valdor Seeder and Andres Metsoja on 27 September 2023
Reply by Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research
6. Interpellation concerning school reform (No. 611), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Helle-Moonika Helme, Anti Poolamets, Rene Kokk, Mart Helme, Martin Helme, Varro Vooglaid, Jaak Valge and Henn Põlluaas on 19 February 2024
Reply by Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research
7. Interpellation concerning curriculum subjects relating to human sexuality, and the rights of parents in that connection (No. 616), submitted by Member of the Riigikogu Varro Vooglaid on 21 February 2024
Reply by Kristina Kallas, Minister of Education and Research
Tuesday, 9 April
1. Bill on Amendments to the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE), initiated by the National Defence Committee
Third reading
2. Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the long-term national development strategy “Estonia 2035”
Report by Tiit Riisalo, Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology
3. Credit Collectors and Purchasers Bill (376 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Mart Võrklaev, Minister of Finance
Report by Eduard Odinets, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee
4. Market in Crypto-assets Bill (398 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Mart Võrklaev, Minister of Finance
Report by Maris Lauri, member of the Finance Committee
5. Bill on Amendments to the Act on Introduction of Euro and to Other Associated Acts (399 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Mart Võrklaev, Minister of Finance
Report by Jaak Aab, member of the Finance Committee
Wednesday, 10 April
1. Bill on Amendments to the Preschool Child Care Institutions Act, the Vocational Educational Institutions Act and the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act (231 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading
2. Bill on Amendments to the Estonian Defence League Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (335 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading
3. Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (337 SE), initiated by the Finance Committee
Third reading
4. Bill on Amendments to the Tax Information Exchange Act, the Taxation Act and the Income Tax Act (379 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Third reading
5. Bill on the Ratification of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Republic of Korea (357 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Tarmo Tamm, member of the Economic Affairs Committee
6. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate Bills to ensure that school network will be designed understandably and with advance planning” (285 OE), submitted by Isamaa Parliamentary Group
First reading (Majority vote of the membership of the Riigikogu)
Report by Tõnis Lukas, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Margit Sutrop, member of the Cultural Affairs Committee
7. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate an amendment of the Traffic Act with the aim of allowing longer combinations of vehicles with a larger maximum mass in traffic in order thereby to increase the efficiency of road transport” (278 OE), submitted by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Group
First reading (Majority vote of the membership of the Riigikogu)
Report by Rene Kokk, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Priit Lomp, Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee
8. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to liquidate the Russian versions of the home pages of ministries and other government agencies” (365 OE), submitted by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Group
First reading (Majority vote of the membership of the Riigikogu)
Report by Jaak Valge, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Signe Kivi, member of the Cultural Affairs Committee
9. Bill on Amendments to the Health Insurance Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (prevention of incapacity for work) (377 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Õnne Pillak, Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee
10. Bill on Amendments to § 111 of the Identity Documents Act (256 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Hendrik Johannes Terras, Chairman of the Constitutional Committee
11. Bill on Amendments to the Electricity Market Act and Other Acts (termination of the universal service and the ensuring of security of supply) (351 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Mario Kadastik, member of the Economic Affairs Committee
12. Bill on Amendments to the Precious Metal Articles Act, the State Fees Act and the Equipment Safety Act (363 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
Second reading
Report by Priit Lomp, Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee
13. Bill on Amendments to the Competition Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (384 SE), initiated by the Government of the Republic
First reading
Report by Madis Timpson, Minister of Justice
Report by Priit Lomp, Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee
14. Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Formation of a Riigikogu committee of investigation to investigate the facts of the Estonia-based business activities relating to Russia during the war in Ukraine” (371 OE), submitted by Isamaa Parliamentary Group
First reading
Report by Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Hendrik Johannes Terras, Chairman of the Constitutional Committee
15. Bill on Amendments to the Security Authorities Act (330 SE), initiated by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Group
First reading
Report by Ants Frosch, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Hendrik Johannes Terras, Chairman of the Constitutional Committee
16. Bill on Amendments to the Police and Border Guard Act (370 SE), initiated by Member of the Riigikogu Kalle Grünthal
First reading
Report by Kalle Grünthal, Member of the Riigikogu
Report by Anti Haugas, member of the Legal Affairs Committee
Thursday, 11 April
1. Deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “How to ensure the future of veterinary medicine”, initiated by the Rural Affairs Committee
Report by Urmas Kruuse, Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee
Report by Valdeko Paavel, President, Estonian Veterinary Association
Report by Ants Noot, Chairman of the Board, Estonian Chamber of Agriculture and Commerce
Report by Ülle Jaakma, Rector, Estonian University of Life Sciences
On Monday, 8 April, 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, 10 April, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Question Time takes place.