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- HE 219/2018 vpPassed
Safeguarding annual leave rights after illness
Employees would be guaranteed the right to at least four weeks of paid leave even if they have been absent from work for a long period due to illness, accident or rehabilitation. In addition, the period within which annual leave postponed due to illness must be taken would be extended.
5 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · 28 §, mietintö / Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen
122 jaa54 ei - HE 177/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving rights of underage suspects
Legal safeguards for underage suspects and defendants will be strengthened in criminal proceedings. The obligation of authorities to inform minors of their rights and to offer protection will be increased.
28 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 303/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Lowering VAT on electronic publications
Value added tax (VAT) on electronic books, online newspapers and magazines, and single-copy sales will decrease from 24 per cent to 10 per cent. The reform places electronic publications on an equal tax footing with printed works and periodical subscriptions.
27 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 228/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Updating emissions trading rules for 2021–2030
Finland's emissions trading rules will be updated for the EU's new emissions trading period 2021–2030. Allocation procedures for emission allowances will be streamlined and authority duties transferred to the Energy Authority.
27 Feb 2019 · 4 votesClosest vote · Mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen, lausumaehdotus 1
109 jaa59 ei - HE 114/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Restricting cultivation of genetically modified crops
Finland will be able to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of genetically modified crops in its territory, even if a crop has EU-level approval. Decisions on cultivation bans will be made by the Government.
27 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 285/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying recognition of professional qualifications
The European Professional Card will be deemed granted automatically if the required aptitude test is not organised within the deadline. In addition, individuals who received a conditional decision under the previous act will be enabled to obtain final qualification for the police.
21 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 267/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Preventing falsified medicines and pharmacy agreements
Mandatory safety features will be introduced for prescription medicine packaging to enable verification of the authenticity of medicines and prevent falsifications. At the same time, pharmacies will have an obligation to check a customer's pharmacy agreement when dispensing medicines prone to abuse.
13 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 256/2018 vpPassed
Expanding and standardising electronic invoicing
Public contracting authorities will be required to receive electronic invoices that comply with the European standard. In addition, businesses and contracting authorities will be entitled to require their invoices in electronic format from other organisations.
13 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 291/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming fishing vessel working conditions
An average maximum weekly working time of 48 hours will be laid down for marine fishing vessels, and a requirement to have completed compulsory education will be set for work. In addition, masters of large fishing vessels will have to submit vessel crew lists ashore to improve safety.
1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 249/2018 vpPassed
Easing hazardous substance restrictions
Pipe organs and certain machinery with a traction motor would be exempted from restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. In addition, the costs of examining and testing non-compliant equipment could be recovered from companies directly through enforcement.
1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 250/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising safety investigations
The investigation of exceptional events and the monitoring of issued safety recommendations will be transferred directly to the responsibility of the Safety Investigation Authority. At the same time, legislation will be updated to comply with the EU Railway Safety Directive.
29 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 198/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining ship safety regulation and inspections
Ship inspection and safety practices will be simplified, and the reporting of passenger data to authorities will be reformed. Certain vessels will be able to switch to self-monitoring for inspections, and traditional vessels will be allowed dedicated rules that take their special characteristics into account.
15 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 117/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening emission limits for air pollutants
Binding targets will be set for Finland to reduce air pollutants and fine particulate matter in 2020–2029 and from 2030 onwards. A national programme will be drawn up to reduce emissions, and ecological monitoring of air pollutants will be expanded.
9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming agricultural and forestry data protection
Legislation in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will be updated to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Directive. The legislative amendments will clarify the processing of personal data, the responsibilities of data controllers, and data retention periods across various registers.
9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 218/2018 vpPassed
Reforming controlled foreign company legislation
Amendments required by an EU directive will be made to legislation on the taxation of controlled foreign companies to prevent tax avoidance. The rules concern situations where income is shifted to companies or other entities established in low-tax jurisdictions.
20 Dec 2018 · 6 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3
97 jaa84 ei - HE 205/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming regulation of supplementary pension institutions
Rules on the governance, supervision and information provided to insured persons by pension foundations and funds offering voluntary supplementary pensions will be reformed. Insured persons will begin receiving an annual free pension benefit statement on accrued pension rights and pension projections.
20 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 102/2018 vpPassed
Updating the environmental impact assessment list
The list of projects requiring an environmental impact assessment (EIA) will be updated to better correspond to the EU directive and current technology. Certain large projects will fall directly under the assessment procedure, while the size thresholds for some projects will be raised.
17 Dec 2018 · 5 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Silvia Modig 2
117 jaa66 ei - HE 150/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening corporate interest deduction limits
Companies' ability to deduct interest on their loans in taxation will be tightened to prevent tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning. The restrictions will be extended to cover interest paid to banks and other external parties as well as real estate and agricultural activities.
5 Dec 2018 · 7 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3
87 jaa79 ei - HE 180/2018 vpPassed
Denying state grants for illegal labour
State grants will, as a rule, not be awarded to an applicant who has been convicted of using illegal foreign labour. In addition, an aid amount paid in excess or in error will not need to be returned to the state if the sum is less than 100 euros.
23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming criminal and security data protection
New uniform rules will be laid down for the processing of personal data by authorities dealing with criminal matters and national security. The reform will clarify official practices and improve citizens' data protection in criminal matters.
23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote