Eesti Vabariigi Ülemnõukogu XII koosseisu ning Riigikogu VII, VIII ja IX koosseisu liikmete pensioni seadus (ÜRPS)
in forcefrom 01.10.2026· RT I, 08.04.2025, 5· Ülemnõukogu
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Official English translation: Members of the 12th Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia and of the 7th, 8th and 9th Riigikogu Pension Act · RT V, 20.11.2017, 3
The official English translation is published in Riigi Teataja for information. Only the Estonian text has legal force.
The translation is of the version in force from 01.01.2018, not of the current one. Provisions whose Estonian text has changed since are marked. The Estonian text prevails.
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§ 12
Parlamendipension on käesoleva seaduse alusel Ülemnõukogu XII koosseisu ja VII, VIII ning IX Riigikogu liikmele või toitjakaotuspensionina tema perekonnaliikmele määratav ja makstav riiklik pension.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 12
A parliament pension is a state pension granted and paid on the basis of this Act to a member of the 12th Supreme Council and of the 7th, 8th and 9th Riigikogu or as a survivor's pension to their family member.
§ 13
Parlamendipensionid on:
1) parlamendiliikme vanaduspension;
2) [kehtetu - RT I, 13.12.2014, 1 - jõust. 01.07.2016 (jõustumine muudetud - RT I, 17.12.2015, 1)]
3) toitjakaotuspension parlamendiliikme perekonnaliikmele.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 13
Parliament pensions are:
1) old-age pension of a member of the parliament;
3) survivor's pension for a family member of a member of the parliament.
§ 14
Õigus parlamendiliikme vanaduspensionile on Riigikogu liikmel, kes on jõudnud käesoleva seaduse §-s 27 sätestatud parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni ikka, tingimusel, et tal on vähemalt 25-aastane pensionistaaž ja ta on olnud Riigikogu liige ühes või enamas Riigikogu koosseisus kokku vähemalt kolm aastat.
Riigikogu liikme volituste peatumisel tema nimetamise tõttu Vabariigi Valitsuse liikmeks võrdsustatakse tema töötamise aeg peaministri või ministrina Riigikogu liikmena töötamise ajaga.
Pensionistaaži arvestatakse riikliku pensionikindlustuse seaduses sätestatud korras.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 14
A member of the Riigikogu who has attained the pensionable age of a member of the parliament provided in § 27 of this Act, provided that the pension qualifying period of the member is at least 25 years and the member has been a member of the Riigikogu once or more for at least three years in total, has the right to receive an old-age pension of a member of the parliament.
Upon suspension of the mandate of a member of the Riigikogu due to their appointment as a member of the Government of the Republic, the time during which the member holds the position of the Prime Minister or a minister is deemed equal to the time of holding the position of a member of the Riigikogu.
The pension qualifying period is calculated in accordance with the rules provided in the State Pension Insurance Act.
§ 14¹
Parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni suuruseks on Riigikogu liikmel, kes on töötanud Riigikogu liikmena:
1) vähemalt 3 aastat – 40% Riigikogu liikme ametipalgast;
2) vähemalt 6 aastat – 60% Riigikogu liikme ametipalgast;
3) vähemalt 9 aastat – 75% Riigikogu liikme ametipalgast.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 14¹
The amount of the old-age pension of a member of the parliament granted to a member of the Riigikogu who has held the position of a member of the Riigikogu for:
1) at least 3 years – 40% of the salary of a member of the Riigikogu;
2) at least 6 years – 60% of the salary of a member of the Riigikogu;
3) at least 9 years – 75% of the salary of a member of the Riigikogu.
§ 15
Parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni ei maksta:
1) töötamise ajal Riigikogu liikmena, Vabariigi Presidendina, Vabariigi Valitsuse liikmena, Riigikohtu esimehena või liikmena, kohtunikuna, kaitseväe juhatajana, õiguskantslerina, riigikontrolörina, Eesti Panga presidendina või Euroopa Parlamendi liikmena;
[ RT I 2009, 12, 70 - jõust. 14.07.2009]
2) aja eest, mille ulatuses Riigikogu liikmele tema volituste lõppemisel makstakse ühekordset hüvitist.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 15
An old-age pension of a member of the parliament is not paid:
1) during the time of holding the position of a member of the Riigikogu, the President of the Republic, a member of the Government of the Republic, the Chief Justice or a justice of the Supreme Court, a judge, the Commander of the Defence Forces, the Chancellor of Justice, the Auditor General, the President of the Bank of Estonia or a Member of the European Parliament;
2) for the time for which a member of the Riigikogu receives a lump-sum benefit for the termination of their mandate.
§ 18amended 01.10.2026
Toitjakaotuspension määratakse Riigikogu liikme, kes sai parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni või kellel oli selle saamiseks olemas vajalik Riigikogu liikme staaž, surma korral tema ülalpidamisel olnud perekonnaliikmetele. Toitjakaotuspensioni saamise õigust omavaks perekonnaliikmeks loetakse isik, kellel oli õigus saada toitjakaotuspensioni riikliku pensionikindlustuse seaduse enne 2026. aasta 1. oktoobrit kehtinud redaktsiooni alusel.
The Estonian text of this provision has changed since the translated version (01.01.2018): the translation does not match the text in force.
§ 18
Upon the death of a member of the Riigikogu who received the old-age pension of a member of the parliament or whose pension qualifying period was sufficient for receiving such a pension, a survivor’s pension is granted to the dependent family members of that member of the Riigikogu. Persons who have the right to receive a survivor's pension on the basis of the State Pension Insurance Act are deemed to be family members entitled to a survivor's pension.
§ 19
Toitjakaotuspension on 30 protsenti Riigikogu liikme ametipalgast iga käesoleva seaduse §-s 18 nimetatud perekonnaliikme kohta, kuid kogusummas mitte rohkem kui parlamendiliikme ametipalk.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 19
A survivor's pension is 30 per cent of the salary of a member of the Riigikogu for each family member specified in § 18 of this Act, but the total amount does not exceed the salary of a member of the parliament.
§ 20
Pensioni arvutamisel aluseks olnud Riigikogu liikme ametipalga muutmise korral arvutatakse pension ümber.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 20
Where the salary of a member of the Riigikogu on the basis of which a pension is calculated is changed, the pension is recalculated.
§ 21
Riigikogu liikmele, kellel on õigus saada mitut liiki riiklikku pensioni, määratakse üks pension tema valikul.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 21
A member of the Riigikogu who has the right to receive several types of state pension is granted one pension at their choice.
§ 22
Avaldus pensioni taotlemiseks esitatakse Sotsiaalkindlustusametile.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 22
A pension application is submitted to the Social Insurance Board.
§ 23
Pensioni arvutamine, ümberarvutamine, määramine ja väljamaksmine toimub Sotsiaalkindlustusameti kaudu.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 23
The calculation, recalculation, grant and payment of pensions is carried out through the Social Insurance Board.
§ 24
Parlamendipensione makstakse riigieelarvest.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 24
Parliament pensions are paid from the state budget.
§ 27
Õigus parlamendiliikme vanaduspensionile tekib isikul, kes vastab käesoleva seaduse §-s 14 sätestatud tingimustele, kui ta on jõudnud riigis üldiselt kehtestatud vanaduspensioni ikka või kui tal Riigikogu liikme volituste lõppemise ajaks puudub sellest kuni kaks aastat.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 27
A person who meets the requirements provided in § 14 of this Act has the right to receive an old-age pension of a member of the parliament if the person has attained the pensionable age generally established in the state or if the person is up to two years short of the pensionable age by the time of termination of the mandate of the member of the Riigikogu.
§ 28
Käesolev seadus ei laiene Riigikogu liikmele, kelle volitused lõpetatakse ennetähtaegselt teda süüdimõistva kohtuotsuse jõustumisel.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 28
This Act does not apply to a member of the Riigikogu whose mandate is prematurely terminated upon the entry into force of a judgment of conviction against the member.
§ 28¹
Isik, kes on süüdi mõistetud karistusseadustiku 15. peatükis või 17. peatüki 2. jaos sätestatud süüteo eest, mille eest karistusseadustik näeb ette vähemalt kuni viieaastase vangistuse, kaotab õiguse käesolevas seaduses sätestatud parlamendiliikme vanaduspensionile. Kui isikule maksti käesolevas seaduses sätestatud parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni, siis lõpetatakse pensioni maksmine kohtuotsuse jõustumise kuule järgnevast kuust. Käesolevas seaduses sätestatud parlamendiliikme vanaduspensionile õiguse kaotamise korral säilib isikul õigus taotleda pensioni üldistel alustel.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 28¹
A person convicted for an offence provided in Chapter 15 or Subchapter 2 of Chapter 17 of the Penal Code, for which the Penal Code prescribes at least up to five years' imprisonment, loses the right to an old-age pension of a member of the parliament provided in this Act. If a person was paid an old-age pension of a member of the parliament provided in this Act, the payment of the pension is terminated as of the month following the month of entry into force of the judgment. In the case of losing the right to an old-age pension of a member of the parliament provided in this Act, the person retains the right to apply for a pension pursuant to general principles.
§ 28²
Kohus on kohustatud 10 tööpäeva jooksul kohtuotsuse jõustumisest arvates kirjalikult teatama Sotsiaalkindlustusametile asjaolust, millega seoses kaob isikul õigus käesolevas seaduses sätestatud parlamendiliikme vanaduspensionile.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 28²
The court is required to notify the Social Insurance Board within 10 working days as of the entry into force of the court judgment in writing of the fact in connection with which the person loses the right to an old-age pension of a member of the parliament provided in this Act.
§ 29
Käesolev seadus laieneb neile Eesti Vabariigi Ülemnõukogu XII koosseisu liikmetele, kelle volitused kestavad kuni Riigikogu valimistulemuste väljakuulutamiseni ja kes on osa võtnud vähemalt pooltest nimetatud koosseisu täiskogu istungitest. Istungitest osavõtu nõuet ei kohaldata Ülemnõukogu esimehe, peaministri ega ministri suhtes nende volituste ajal.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 29
This Act applies to the members of the 12th Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia whose mandates continue until the declaration of the results of the Riigikogu elections and who have participated in at least half of the plenary sessions of the 12th Supreme Council. The requirement of participating in the sessions does not apply with regard to the chairman of the Supreme Council, the Prime Minister and ministers during the term of their mandates.
§ 29¹
Eesti Vabariigi Ülemnõukogu XII koosseisu ning VII ja VIII Riigikogu liikmel, sõltumata tema valimisest IX või järgnevate Riigikogude liikmeks, säilib õigus parlamendiliikme vanaduspensionile enne IX Riigikogu volituste algust kehtinud tingimustel ja suuruses (§-d 14, 26 ja 27).
Eesti Vabariigi Ülemnõukogu XII koosseisu ning VII ja VIII Riigikogu liikmele laienevad ka käesoleva seaduse § 14 lõigetes 2 ja 3 sätestatud ja IX Riigikogu volituste alguspäeval jõustunud tingimused.
Isikule, kes IX Riigikogu volituste alguspäeval töötas käesoleva seaduse §-s 15 tähendatud ametikohal ja kellele maksti samal ajal parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni, jätkatakse samal ametikohal edasitöötamisel parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioni maksmist.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 29¹
Members of the 12th Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia and of the 7th and 8th Riigikogu retain the right to receive an old-age pension of a member of the parliament on the conditions and in the amount in force before the beginning of the mandate of the 9th Riigikogu, regardless of whether they are elected to the 9th or any following Riigikogu (§§ 14, 26 and 27).
The conditions provided in subsections 2 and 3 of § 14 of this Act and entered into force on the first day of the mandate of the 9th Riigikogu also apply to the members of the 12th Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia and of the 7th and 8th Riigikogu.
Where a person who was holding a position specified in § 15 of this Act on the first day of the mandate of the 9th Riigikogu was paid an old-age pension of a member of the parliament at the same time, payment of the old-age pension of a member of the parliament continues if the person continues to hold the same position.
§ 29²
Eesti Vabariigi Ülemnõukogu XII koosseisu ja VII, VIII ning IX Riigikogu liikmel, sõltumata tema valimisest järgnevate Riigikogude liikmeks, ei liideta tema töötamise aega järgnevate Riigikogude liikmena parlamendiliikme vanaduspensioniõigust andva töötamise aja hulka.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 29²
In the case of members of the 12th Supreme Council of the Republic of Estonia and of the 7th, 8th and 9thRiigikogu, regardless of whether they are elected to any following Riigikogu, the time of holding the position of a member of any following Riigikogu is not added to the time of working which grants the right to receive an old-age pension of a member of the parliament.
§ 30
Käesoleva seaduse kohaldamisega seonduvad küsimused lahendab Sotsiaalkindlustusamet. Parlamendipensionile kohaldatakse riikliku pensionikindlustuse seaduse sätteid, arvestades käesoleva seaduse erisusi.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 30
Issues concerning the application of this Act are settled by the Social Insurance Board. The provisions of the State Pension Insurance Act apply to parliament pensions, taking account of the specifications provided in this Act.
§ 31
Käesolev seadus jõustub 1992. aasta 1. juulist.
Translation of the version of 01.01.2018; the Estonian text of this provision has not changed since.
§ 31
This Act enters into force as of 1 July 1992.