Parliament Sessions Weekly Review. February 12-15, 2002
FEBRUARY 12, TUESDAY
On February 12 spring session of Parliament was officially opened.
1. Draft project on “changes and amendments to the bill on “Budget System and budget authority”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 91
Against – 6
Draft projects connected to draft project on ” state Budget 2002 of Georgia”:
2. Draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian law on “public service”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 103
Against – 4
3. Draft project on “changes to “Georgia state awards”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 104
Against – 4
4.Draft project on “changes to the bill on “MP live and health compulsory insurance and pension guarantying”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 113
Against – 0
5. Draft project on “changes to Georgian law on “Education”
The bill caused disagreement between factions “CUG”, “Movement for democratic reforms”, “Traditionalist” and Finance ministry. Committee on Education, Science, Culture and Sport shared government position.
Changes refer to postponement of enlargement of salaries to high mountain region teachers by 50-70% for 2003 year. Chairman of Education subcommittee Vasil Maglaperidze opposed the bill more than others. According to him the bill postpones 70% enlargement to next year and government promises only 30% growth to teachers this year.
Zurab Nogaideli declared that 70% rise of salaries isn’t taken to account in Budget 2002.
Finally, the issue was postponed to next session week.
6. Draft project on “changes to Georgian law on “Health protection”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 103
Against – 2
7. Draft project on “changes and amendments to “Labor Code”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 96
Against – 2
8. Draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian law on “local taxes”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 101
Against – 1
9. Draft project on “changes to Georgian law on “veterans of war and military forces”
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 101
Against – 5
10. Draft project on “changes to Georgian election code”
The chairman of committee on Legal Issues, the Legitimacy and Administrative Reforms Zurab Adeishvili represented draft project.
Changes refer to changing before term abolished authority “Sakrebulo” member by following candidate in party list consenting in 10 days.
It was voted by rushed rule.
For – 138
Against -0 /I hearing/
For – 136
Against – 0 /II hearing/
For – 137
Against – 0 /III hearing/
11. Draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian organic law on “Constitutional Court”
Parliament secretary of President Mariam Tsatsanashvili represented the bill.
Changes refer to action discussion terms (6 months); parliament, Ajara and Abkhazia Autonomy Republic normative acts become discussing subjects of Constitutional Court; issues connected to elections and referendum, etc.
It was voted by rushed rule.
For – 121
Against -0 /I hearing/
For – 125
Against – 0 /II hearing/
For – 128
Against – 0 /III hearing/
The chairman of constitutional Court Joni Khetsuriani didn’t share Legal Issues, the Legitimacy and Administrative Reforms committee suggestion – political party to become subject of Constitutional Court as juridical person. Committee decided to vote for this issue as alternative sentence.
For – 125
Against – 0
12. Draft project on “changes to Georgian election code” /connected to draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian organic law on “Constitutional Court”/
It was voted by rushed rule.
For – 123
Against -0 /I hearing/
For – 124
Against – 1 /II hearing/
For – 133
Against – 0 /III hearing/
13. Draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian law on “Constitutional law-proceedings” /connected to draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian organic law on “Constitutional Court”/
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 129
Against – 0
14. Draft project on “changes and amendments to Georgian law on “impeachment”
Legal Issues, the Legitimacy and Administrative Reforms committee member Zakaria Kutsnashvili represented the bill.
Changes give MP right to begin impeachment procedures without Parliament Chairman signature.
It was discussed by I hearing.
For – 122
Against – 2
FEBRUARY 13, WEDNESDAY
1. Resolution decree on “abolishment authority to MP Davit Magradze before term”
The chairman of committee on Procedures and Rules Rostom Dolidze represented resolution decree.
For – 124
Against – 4
2. Resolution decree on “limiting representations of factions in parliament committees”
The chairman of committee on Procedures and Rules Rostom Dolidze represented resolution decree.
For – 115
Against – 10
3. Draft project on “changes to civil code of Georgia”
The deputy of Agriculture minister Davit Shervashidze represented the bill.
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 118
Against -0
4. Draft project on “amendments to “executive production”
State Property Management minister Suliko Pavliashvili represented the bill.
It was discussed by I hearing.
For – 125
Against – 0
5. Draft project on “changes and amendments to “Bankrupt issues production” bill” / connected to draft project on “amendments to “executive production”bill/
It was voted by simplified rule.
For – 115
Against – 0
6. Ratification of changes to credit agreement (Health credit) between Georgia and International Development Association
For – 127
Against – 1
FEBRUARY 14, THURSDAY
1. Draft project on “changes and amendments to Tax Code to Georgia”
The member of “Industry” faction Davit Salaridze represented the bill.
After two-year waiting “Industry” reached the aim and government and parliament committees shared their project. “Industry” compromised some paragraphs of the project hoping state commission to take them into account while discussing complex changes to Tax code. Such changes are planned in three months.
Changes refer to income tax (rising till 25%), VAT (reducing till 15%), social tax (reducing till 17%) regulation and activities towards improvement of administration.
It was voted by I hearing.
For – 115
Against – 1
2. Draft project on “changes and amendments to “custom tariff and tax” bill”
The member of “Industry” faction Davit Salaridze represented the bill.
Changes refer to establishment differentiation of custom tariff. The bases for changes become the definition of custom tariff in World Trade Organization parameters.
It was voted by I hearing.
For – 109
Against – 1