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- HE 220/2016 vpPassed
Nearly zero-energy standard for new buildings
New buildings must be constructed as nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with obligations under an EU directive. The requirement applies to new construction projects for which the building permit application is submitted from the beginning of 2018 onwards.
7 Dec 2016 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Katja Taimela
117 jaa56 ei - HE 183/2016 vpPassed
Approving protective and cableway inspection bodies
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health will continue to be able to approve and supervise inspection bodies that assess the safety of personal protective equipment and cableway installations. The act will be updated to align with directly applicable new European Union regulations.
22 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 110/2016 vpPassed
Reforming real estate VAT rules
The concept of immovable property in value added tax (VAT) will be aligned with EU rules. Immovable property will also include machinery and equipment permanently installed in buildings that cannot be moved without damaging the building.
15 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 75/2016 vpPassed
Easing pest control requirements for farmers
Farmers who have completed a plant protection qualification will be permitted to use professional pest control products without a separate pest controller qualification. In addition, using chemicals in breach of EU authorisation terms will be made punishable.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming electronic identification and signatures
Finland's legislation on electronic identification and electronic signatures will be reformed to align with EU regulation. Citizens will also be able to use Finnish electronic identification means to access online services in other EU countries.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 70/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming audit rules and supervision
Legislation on auditing will be reformed to meet European Union requirements. The independence and supervision of auditors will be enhanced, and new obligations will be imposed on public-interest entities.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 153/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Aligning customs legislation with EU rules
A new Customs Act will be enacted in Finland to align national provisions with reformed EU customs legislation. Customs dealings will officially be conducted primarily in electronic form, and the powers of authorities will be clarified.
20 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2015 vpPassed
Updating conditions for plant pest compensation
State compensation paid for the eradication of plant pests will be aligned with European Union state aid rules. Large agricultural enterprises and certain undertakings in financial difficulty will be excluded from compensation.
15 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2016 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible presentation of deactivated firearms
Rules on presenting permanently deactivated firearms and firearm components to the police will be made more flexible. A deactivated firearm can be inspected at any police department or at the National Police Board, in addition to the police department of the owner's home municipality.
16 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 126/2015 vpPassed
Regulating genetic resources and benefit-sharing
Finland will implement the international Nagoya Protocol, which regulates the sustainable use of genetic resources and the fair sharing of benefits arising from them. The regulation will ensure that genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge used in research and product development have been acquired lawfully.
8 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming aviation safety and noise management
The Aviation Act would be amended to align with new EU rules on aviation safety occurrence reporting and airport noise management. The Finnish Transport Safety Agency would act as the supervisory authority for the rules and could impose operating restrictions regarding aircraft noise where necessary.
22 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming tractor driving licence requirements
Driving licence requirements for tractors will be determined based on the vehicle's maximum design speed. Tractors capable of travelling at more than 60 kilometres per hour will require a car driving licence, and heavy vehicles will require a lorry driver's professional qualification.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Preventing the spread of invasive species
The import, breeding and sale of invasive alien species will be prohibited in Finland to safeguard biodiversity. Property owners and sector businesses will be required to prevent the spread of invasive species.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Allowing light electric vehicles in traffic
Various light electric vehicles, such as self-balancing boards and mobility scooters, will be permitted in public road traffic. Depending on the situation, the traffic rules for either cyclists or pedestrians will apply to them.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2015 vpPassed
Streamlining out-of-court consumer dispute resolution
Disputes between consumers and businesses can be resolved faster and more smoothly without court proceedings. Matters taken to the Consumer Disputes Board will first be directed to consumer advisory services, and time limits will be set for handling disputes.
16 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2015 vpPassed
Introducing a common European patent system
Finland will introduce the European unitary patent and accede to the Unified Patent Court. A single application will allow patent protection to be obtained across multiple EU countries at once, and disputes will be resolved in a common court.
16 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 115/2015 vpPassed
Implementing card payment interchange fee regulation
National supervision and sanctions will be established for the EU caps and rules on card payment interchange fees. The Financial Supervisory Authority will supervise compliance with the rules, and merchants will be provided with an out-of-court dispute resolution mechanism for payment disputes.
11 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2015 vpPassed
Aligning spatial data law with EU rules
The act governing public administration spatial data will be clarified to align better with European Union requirements. The amendments harmonise spatial data terminology used by public authorities.
9 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Tighter supervision of international waste shipments
Authorities would be required to draw up risk-based plans for inspecting undertakings and facilities involved in international waste shipments. The reform aims to prevent illegal waste shipments more effectively than before.
3 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2015 vpPassed with amendments
European greenhouse gas headquarters in Finland
The statutory seat of the European greenhouse gas observation system, ICOS ERIC, will be located in Finland. The organisation will be granted official legal personality and an exemption from value added tax (VAT) on its purchases.
24 Nov 2015 · passed without a vote