Istuntosali

Search

Search understands meaning: “electricity prices” also finds bills worded differently. A number such as HE 78/2026 goes straight to the bill.

Try

27 bills

Topic fishing27
  1. HE 49/2025 vpPassed

    Loan guarantees for fisheries enterprises

    Enterprises in the fishing and aquaculture sectors will begin to be granted loan guarantees from an EU fund. The support will make it easier especially for start-up entrepreneurs to obtain loans for investments and working capital.

    9 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 147/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Competitive tendering for offshore wind power

    Clear rules and a competitive tendering model will be established for the construction of offshore wind power in Finland's exclusive economic zone. The Government will select suitable maritime areas, and the Energy Authority will tender the rights to exploit them to companies.

    16 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 34/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding wilderness inspectors' powers

    Wilderness inspectors of Metsähallitus (the state forest enterprise) and other supervisory authorities will gain the right to inspect the backpacks and other carried items of hunters and fishers if they are suspected of having breached the rules. In addition, failing to obey an order or a stop signal given by a wilderness inspector will become a punishable offence.

    19 Nov 2024 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Veronika Honkasalo

    142 jaa
    17 ei
  4. HE 49/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Raising fisheries management fee age limit

    The upper age limit for liability to pay the fisheries management fee will rise from 64 to 69 years. The change will apply to persons who turn 65 during or after 2024.

    14 Dec 2023 · 2 votes
    181 jaa
    0 ei
  5. HE 205/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming the commercial fishing quota system

    Quota rights of commercial fishers will be made valid indefinitely, and herring trap net fishing will be transferred to shared quotas. The amendments will support the long-term operations of the fishing sector and strengthen the security of supply of domestic fish.

    15 Dec 2022 · 1 vote
    123 jaa
    31 ei
  6. HE 9/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming Teno River fishing rules

    A new fishing rule between Finland and Norway will be introduced for the Teno River water system to revive weakened salmon stocks. At the same time, fishing for other fish species and the harmful invasive pink salmon will be enabled, as well as the maintenance of Sámi fishing culture through derogation permits.

    24 Apr 2024 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 30/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Clarifying Teno fishing permits and supervision

    The rules on the special fishing permit quota for the Teno river will be specified and free fishing permits will be provided for permanent local residents under 18 years of age. At the same time, fishing permit sales duties and supervision in the fisheries area will be clarified.

    22 Apr 2022 · 1 vote
    90 jaa
    57 ei
  8. HE 33/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Specifying fisheries control and sanctions

    Infringement fines or penalty payments will be imposed separately for each act or omission that violates fishing rules. At the same time, the threshold for sanctions concerning errors in recording catch estimates will be tightened in line with EU rules.

    20 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 20/2021 vpPassed

    Safeguarding full-time commercial fishers

    The turnover threshold for full-time commercial fishers would be maintained at 10,000 euros so that fishers do not lose their subsidies or fishing rights due to an increase in the value added tax (VAT) threshold. In addition, fisheries sector enterprises could receive investment subsidies in advance to alleviate the COVID-19 situation.

    20 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 289/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Banning Tana salmon fishing in 2023

    Salmon fishing and the use of salmon fishing gear will be prohibited in the Tana River water system until the end of 2023. The temporary ban aims to halt the decline of salmon stocks and create conditions for their recovery.

    23 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 285/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Catch reporting for recreational fishers

    Recreational fishers will be required to report their catches of certain species, such as salmonids and invasive alien species. The Natural Resources Institute Finland will begin compiling regular reports on the state of fish stocks to support decision-making and fisheries management.

    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 239/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Revising the Teno River fishing agreement

    Finland and Norway agree on new rules for fishing in the Teno River to protect and restore weakened salmon stocks. Fishing times will be shortened and the number of tourist fishing licences cut significantly.

    22 Mar 2017 · 4 votes
    111 jaa
    53 ei
  13. HE 118/2017 vpPassed

    Raising fisheries management fees

    Fisheries management fees will rise from the beginning of 2018. The increases will ensure sufficient funds for the management of fishing waters and the promotion of fisheries.

    11 Dec 2017 · 1 vote
    114 jaa
    68 ei
  14. HE 56/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Temporary ban on Teno salmon fishing

    All salmon fishing and the use of salmon fishing gear will be banned in the Teno river system for the remainder of 2022. The ban aims to halt the decline of salmon stocks and secure their recovery.

    2 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 309/2018 vpPassed

    Stricter fishing penalties and Lapland permits

    A person who unlawfully catches endangered fish will have to compensate the conservation value of the fish to the state. At the same time, residents of Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki will obtain the right to a seasonal permit for state-owned salmon and trout waters in their home municipality.

    21 Mar 2019 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Hanna Halmeenpää 1

    141 jaa
    30 ei
  16. HE 287/2018 vpPassed

    Delaying Teno fishing permit transfer

    Arranging the sale of fishing permits for the Teno River will remain with the Lapland ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) for another two years. The transfer of the task to the new local fisheries area is postponed until the beginning of 2021.

    1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 85/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming fishing quotas and salmon monitoring

    The quota system for commercial fishing and its flexibilities will be clarified. A mandatory tagging and notification requirement will be introduced for salmon caught in river areas for sale, in order to curb illegal fishing.

    19 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 10/2018 vpPassed

    Reforming Tana fishing permits and fees

    Tourist fishing permits for the Tana river can be granted free of charge or at very low cost to persons under 18 years of age. At the same time, minimum fees will be laid down for permit sellers, and they will be obliged to report buyers' details to the catch register.

    5 Apr 2018 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 219/2021 vpPassed

    Extending the Tana River fishing rules

    The fishing rules for the Tana River between Finland and Norway will be extended by two years until May 2024. The extension will ensure the protection of salmon stocks and provide additional time for negotiating new fishing rules.

    20 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 196/2021 vpPassed

    Expanding crew reporting for fishing vessels

    Masters of all commercial fishing vessels must submit the vessel's crew list ashore before departure or immediately after departure if the vessel employs hired labour. The amendment aims to improve the safety of fishers and speed up search and rescue operations in accidents.

    1 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
Show more bills (7 left)20 / 27