ZAGREB, Dec 7 (Hina) - In the continuation of its 18th session on Friday, the Croatian parliament adopted more than 20 previously discussed bills. The parliament passed a law on changes to the Law on Public Roads, increasing as of New
Year taxes on oil products from a previously planned 50 to 60 lipa per litre, to be used in covering the costs of an accelerated plan of construction of the Zagreb-Split highway. The Sabor unanimously adopted new laws on investment and privatisation-investment funds, which should stimulate investments in funds and contribute to the development of the money market. Also adopted were changes to the Law on Primary and Secondary Education, which transfers the right to establish primary and secondary schools to units of local and regional self-government. The parliament adopted two laws on pension and health insurance compensation and entrusted the Government to inform insurees about the legal chang
ZAGREB, Dec 7 (Hina) - In the continuation of its 18th session on
Friday, the Croatian parliament adopted more than 20 previously
discussed bills.
The parliament passed a law on changes to the Law on Public Roads,
increasing as of New Year taxes on oil products from a previously
planned 50 to 60 lipa per litre, to be used in covering the costs of
an accelerated plan of construction of the Zagreb-Split highway.
The Sabor unanimously adopted new laws on investment and
privatisation-investment funds, which should stimulate
investments in funds and contribute to the development of the money
market.
Also adopted were changes to the Law on Primary and Secondary
Education, which transfers the right to establish primary and
secondary schools to units of local and regional self-government.
The parliament adopted two laws on pension and health insurance
compensation and entrusted the Government to inform insurees about
the legal changes before the new Law on Health Insurance goes into
force (June 30, 2002).
Two bills - on offences and changes to the Law on Road Transport were
sent into the third reading.
A proposal by Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) deputy Jadranka Kosor
seeking a better legal position for mine removal experts and more
funds for de-mining was refused with the explanation that the
government was drafting a new proposal.
The parliament unanimously adopted changes to the Law on Mining,
aimed at preventing the illegal exploitation of mineral
resources.
The parliament today also passed a set of technical changes to the
laws.
(hina) rml