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- HE 54/2022 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible compulsory education rules
Flexibility is introduced to completing compulsory education and related support so that a suitable educational path can be found for every young person. At the same time, foreign minors residing in the country solely for study purposes are excluded from compulsory education and free learning materials.
1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 71/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Adjusting after-care age limits
The final payout age for child welfare independent living allowance will rise to 25 and the definition of a young person will expand to cover 18–24-year-olds. At the same time, it is clarified that extended after-care applies to children and young people who are receiving support at the start of 2020.
19 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Raising the age limit for extended unemployment benefits
The minimum age limit for additional days of unemployment security for persons born in 1961 and later will rise from 61 to 62 years. At the same time, the upper age limit for unemployment benefits and insurance contributions will be linked to the retirement age.
16 Dec 2019 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mia Laiho
131 jaa26 ei - HE 183/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining military and non-military service
Conscripts will have to begin their military service no later than the year in which they turn 29. At the same time, call-ups will be streamlined and repeated call-up orders will be abolished in cases where a court has dismissed charges of refusal to perform service.
26 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 78/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming vocational qualification grants
All individuals who have completed a vocational qualification and have at least five years of employment history will be eligible for a vocational qualification grant. At the same time, the increased grant paid for a first qualification will be abolished, and the upper age limit for the grant will rise to 68.
12 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 9/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting EU data protection rules
A new Data Protection Act will be enacted in Finland to supplement the directly applicable EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, the old Personal Data Act will be repealed and the supervision of data protection will be centralised under the Data Protection Ombudsman.
23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2018 vpPassed
Easier studying on unemployment benefits
Unemployed jobseekers aged at least 25 will be able to study for up to six months without losing their unemployment benefit. The studies will also count towards the activity required under the activation model for unemployment security.
11 Dec 2018 · 1 voteOnly vote · 2 luvun 10 a §, mietintö / Anna Kontula
139 jaa24 ei - HE 147/2021 vpPassed
Harmonising funding for TUVA education
The funding level for the new preparatory education for programmes leading to an upper secondary qualification (TUVA education) will be harmonised across different types of educational institutions. At the same time, education provider licences and municipalities' right to organise education will be clarified.
2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 138/2015 vpPassed
Raising public officials' retirement age
The mandatory retirement age for municipal and state officials will rise gradually to 70 years in line with the increase in the general retirement age. In addition, late payment interest will begin to apply to delayed salary claims of municipal officeholders.
4 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming drone and light aviation rules
Provisions supplementing EU regulations on drones and light aviation will be introduced in Finland. Age limits and insurance requirements will be introduced for drone operators, and permitted weight limits for microlight aircraft will be raised.
17 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2019 vpPassed
Updating authority tasks on citizens' initiatives
The Citizens' Initiative Act will be updated to correspond to new EU legislation and the reform of state authorities. The Digital and Population Data Services Agency will verify statements of support for European citizens' initiatives and advise citizens on initiative-related matters.
9 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 58/2018 vpPassed
Extending student financial aid to adults
People past compulsory school age will receive student financial aid and school transport subsidy to complete basic education studies. The reform will improve income during studies, especially for adults outside the labour market and immigrants.
29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 98/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Lowering the Orthodox Church voting age
The voting age in Orthodox Church elections will be lowered to 16. At the same time, the term of office of the church assembly will be extended to four years and church administrative provisions will be clarified.
21 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2017 vpPassed
Retaining transferring civil servants' retirement age
Civil servants transferring from the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Border Guard to the state financial administration service centre will retain their previous retirement age rules. Centralising these duties will not alter their retirement conditions.
13 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 190/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Raising Bank of Finland retirement ages
The compulsory retirement age for officials of the Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority will rise gradually to 70 years. At the same time, the retirement age of 60 years for officials who began their service before 1992 will be raised in stages.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 58/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Smoking ban in cars with children
Smoking in a private vehicle would be prohibited if a child under the age of 15 is on board. The ban aims to protect children from the adverse health effects of passive smoking.
21 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2015 vpPassed
Lowering ASP savings age to 15
The minimum age for opening an ASP account would be lowered from 18 to 15 years. Minors could save funds earned through their own work towards purchasing a home.
8 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote