March 18
The Riigikogu passed with 78 votes in favour (no votes against, no abstentions) the State Pension Insurance Act Amendment Act (22 SE, 256 SE). The Act makes amendments to the rates so far used in the calculation of survivor?s pension and establishes a new procedure for informing insured persons. In accordance with the Act, beginning from April 1, after the indexation, the base amount of a pension will be raised by EEK 50 and the value of a year of pensionable service by EEK 1.13.
The Riigikogu concluded the second reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Maritime Safety Act (204 SE), initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee.
The Riigikogu concluded the first reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Vocational Educational Institutions Act (266 SE), initiated by the Res Publica Faction, Estonian People’s Union Faction and Estonian Reform Party Faction. The term for submission of motions to amend to the Cultural Affairs Committee is 22 March, 10.00.
The Riigikogu concluded the Bill on Amendments to § 22 of the Privatisation of Dwellings Act (228 SE), initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Faction. The term for submission of motions to amend to the Economic Affairs Committee is 1 January, 18.00.
The Riigikogu Press Service
March 18, 2004