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313 bills
- 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 91/2016 vpPassed
Updating dividend taxation for EU companies
Finnish tax acts are updated to correspond to amendments made to the EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive. Certain Polish and Romanian company forms are treated equally with other EU companies in the taxation of dividends.
23 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 15/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening tobacco and e-cigarette regulation
The new Tobacco Act brings electronic cigarettes under strict regulation and adds pictorial health warnings to tobacco packaging. At the same time, online sales of tobacco and electronic cigarettes will be prohibited and banning balcony smoking in housing companies will be made easier.
23 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 64/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring immigration permits from the police
Foreign nationals' residence permits, citizenship matters and asylum investigation will be transferred from the police to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The reform will clarify immigration administration and free up police resources for core duties.
22 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 39/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing oversight of posted workers
Oversight of the working conditions of workers posted to Finland by foreign companies will be tightened by introducing a mandatory advance notification. Instead of criminal fines, direct administrative negligence fees that can also be collected from abroad will be imposed for breaches of obligations.
13 Jun 2016 · 11 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus 2, mietintö / Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen
101 jaa60 ei - HE 67/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming radio equipment and internet regulation
EU rules on radio equipment and net neutrality will be introduced in Finland, and licensing procedures for television and radio broadcasting will be clarified. At the same time, the use of anonymised radio communication data in new types of business will be permitted as a five-year trial.
1 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 62/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing maritime spatial planning
A maritime spatial planning system will be established in Finland to reconcile different uses of the sea and environmental protection in territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone. The coastal regional councils will be jointly responsible for drafting the plans.
25 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Aligning trademark law with EU law
The Trademarks Act will be clarified and updated to align with European Union legislation and case law. The act will lay down more precise provisions on the content, limitations and distinctive character of trademark protection.
11 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2016 vpPassed
Repealing the pay television implementation act
Finland will repeal the national implementation act for the European convention on the protection of pay television services. The convention falls within the exclusive competence of the EU and binds Finland directly through the Union.
10 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 4/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing forfeiture of criminal proceeds
The forfeiture to the state of property and economic benefits obtained through crime will be expanded and made more effective. In certain situations, defendants will have to prove the legal origin of their property themselves to prevent it from being forfeited to the state.
4 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 147/2015 vpPassed
Environmental participation and peat permit extension
The opportunities for members of the public to comment on various environmental, noise and waste plans will be strengthened by laying down a deadline of at least 30 days for expressing opinions. At the same time, operating peat extraction areas of up to 10 hectares will be granted five years of additional time to apply for an environmental permit.
19 Apr 2016 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 230 §, mietintö / Katja Taimela
102 jaa55 ei - HE 149/2015 vpPassed
Opening Russian rail transport to competition
Rail transport between Finland and Russia will be opened to competition on the Finnish rail network, ending VR's exclusive right to transport services. All railway undertakings licensed in the EU will be able to operate rail transport between the countries.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 131/2015 vpPassed
Shorter validity for duplicate driving licences
A duplicate or replacement licence for a driving licence issued before 2013 and valid until the age of 70 will be issued only for a fixed term. Depending on the vehicle category, the new licence will be valid for 5 or 15 years instead of the previous long period of validity.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating joint network infrastructure deployment
Network operators across different sectors will be obligated under certain conditions to deploy networks jointly and share their existing infrastructure in order to expand high-speed communications networks. In addition, high-speed internal communications networks must be installed in new residential buildings and those undergoing major renovation.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2016 vpPassed
Expanding automatic tax data exchange
Finnish banks and other financial institutions would be required to determine the tax residence of their customers and report their account details to the Finnish Tax Administration. The change would enable automatic exchange of account details with non-EU countries as well, in order to prevent tax evasion.
17 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 3/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter fund regulation and investor protection
The liability of mutual fund depositaries for fund assets will be tightened, and new rules will be set for the remuneration of management and staff in fund management companies. At the same time, administrative penalty payments imposed for regulatory violations in financial markets will be increased substantially.
15 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 109/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming boat safety and emission rules
New safety and emission requirements will be set for recreational craft, personal watercraft and their engines. At the same time, the obligations of manufacturers, importers and sellers to ensure product compliance will be clarified.
23 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 107/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming recognition of healthcare qualifications
Recognition of healthcare professional qualifications is facilitated and supervisory cooperation between authorities across the EU is enhanced. At the same time, authorities are given better opportunities to verify that professionals arriving from abroad have sufficient language proficiency.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Improving protection and rights of crime victims
The right of crime victims to receive information, support and protection during criminal proceedings would be strengthened. Victims of serious crimes would, among other things, be granted the right to receive notification upon request when an offender is released from prison.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 89/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Easing financial reporting for small businesses
Financial statement requirements for small and micro-enterprises will be eased to reduce the administrative burden. At the same time, accounting rules will be updated to enable the use of modern electronic methods and storage formats.
18 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote