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  1. HE 86/2021 vpPassed

    Extending entrepreneurs' temporary labour market subsidy

    Entrepreneurs' right to receive labour market subsidy due to the pandemic would be extended until the end of September 2021. The subsidy can be received without closing down business activities if work or income has decreased because of the coronavirus situation.

    11 Jun 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen

    31 jaa
    21 ei
  2. HE 75/2021 vpPassed

    Easing terms for tax payment arrangements

    Businesses and individuals experiencing payment difficulties will temporarily be able to apply for a new payment arrangement for their taxes at a reduced rate of late-payment interest. In addition, tax refunds will not be used directly to cover tax debts covered by these arrangements, but will instead be paid to the customer.

    11 Jun 2021 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    32 jaa
    21 ei
  3. HE 88/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Fourth supplementary budget for 2020

    The fourth supplementary budget for 2020, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in the opposition's dissenting opinions.

    26 Jun 2020 · 32 votes
  4. HE 39/2021 vpWithdrawn

    Movement restrictions and mandatory masks

    The Government could impose a temporary restriction on movement and a mandatory mask requirement in the areas worst affected by the coronavirus. Leaving one's home or residential grounds would only be permitted for essential reasons, such as travelling to work, visiting a doctor, buying groceries, or outdoor recreation with restrictions.

    15 Apr 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen, puhemiesneuvosto / Ben Zyskowicz

    28 jaa
    26 ei
  5. HE 38/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending restaurant closures by three weeks

    Customer premises of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses will be kept closed for a further three weeks in areas where the coronavirus epidemic is at its worst. Takeaway sales and food pickup will, however, remain permitted.

    28 Mar 2021 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Mietintö / Pia Kauma, lausumaehdotus 1

    32 jaa
    24 ei
  6. HE 38/2020 vpPassed

    Temporarily improving unemployment security

    Unemployment benefits will be paid from the very start of unemployment or lay-off without a five-day waiting period. In addition, the work requirement for receiving earnings-related daily allowance will be halved, and lay-offs will not count towards the maximum duration of the daily allowance.

    9 Apr 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mia Laiho

    30 jaa
    11 ei
  7. HE 37/2020 vpPassed

    Temporary reduction in employer pension contributions

    Private sector employers' earnings-related pension contributions will be reduced temporarily to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. The reduction will be compensated by increasing employer contributions correspondingly in 2022–2025.

    7 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 242/2021 vpPassed

    Easing access to infectious disease allowance

    An employee infected with the coronavirus or a parent caring for an ill child can receive infectious disease allowance on the basis of a regular medical certificate without an official isolation order. Annual leave accrues during the period of absence as normal.

    17 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 233/2021 vpPassed

    Exempting coronavirus home tests from VAT

    Coronavirus home tests will be temporarily exempt from value added tax (VAT) for 2022. The aim of the amendment is to lower the price of tests and encourage people to get tested.

    29 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 189/2021 vpPassed

    VAT exemption for EU pandemic purchases

    Procurements made by the European Commission and EU agencies to combat the covid-19 pandemic will be exempt from value added tax (VAT). Businesses will be able to sell these goods and services to EU bodies without VAT.

    8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 134/2020 vpPassed

    Flexibility for the biofuel distribution obligation

    Fuel distributors will be allowed to carry over a larger share of their 2020 biofuel surplus to the following year's obligation. At the same time, supervision of the distribution obligations for biofuels and bio-fuel oil will be transferred from the Finnish Tax Administration to the Energy Authority.

    6 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 149/2021 vpPassed

    Extending the halving of fairway dues

    The halving of fairway dues levied on merchant shipping vessels will continue in 2022 and 2023. The measure supports the maritime transport sector and foreign trade in recovering from difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

    29 Oct 2021 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Jouni Kotiaho

    101 jaa
    73 ei
  13. HE 80/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Securing medicine availability during disruptions

    The authorities will receive permanent powers to restrict and target the sale and distribution of medicines during severe supply disruptions. The reform will prevent hoarding of medicines and ensure an adequate supply of critical medicines for all patients.

    24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 72/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reopening restaurants with coronavirus restrictions

    Restaurants and cafés will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from the beginning of June. However, restrictions will be placed on customer numbers, opening hours and hygiene to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

    29 May 2020 · 7 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sheikki Laakso

    31 jaa
    19 ei
  15. HE 84/2021 vpPassed

    Extending student loan compensation deadlines

    Higher education students will not lose their student loan compensation or student loan tax deduction if graduation or the start of studies is delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An extension of one academic year will be granted for completing the degree due to reasons caused by the epidemic.

    16 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 68/2021 vpPassed

    Second supplementary budget for 2021

    The second supplementary budget for 2021, introducing amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's dissenting proposals.

    31 May 2021 · 17 votes
  17. HE 69/2021 vpPassed

    Extending VAT exemption on coronavirus supplies

    The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat the coronavirus will be extended until the end of 2021. The goods can continue to be purchased and imported tax-free.

    27 May 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    32 jaa
    22 ei
  18. HE 65/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Managing and supervising EU recovery funds

    Rules will be established in Finland for the use, monitoring and supervision of EU recovery and resilience support. The reform will enable applying for and disbursing EU funding for domestic investments and projects.

    22 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 78/2022 vpPassed

    Extending COVID-19 reimbursements and allowances

    Kela reimbursements for COVID-19 vaccinations and tests and the eased conditions for the infectious disease allowance would be extended until the end of 2022. The accrual of an employee's annual leave during absence caused by a coronavirus infection would also be safeguarded for the same period.

    20 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 9/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending closure compensation and cost support

    New cost support and closure compensation will be granted to businesses that suffered from coronavirus restrictions during the winter 2021–2022 closures. Support can be sought especially by operators in tourism, hospitality and the events sector, as well as businesses whose premises were closed or events prohibited.

    9 Mar 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 5 e §, mietintö / Veijo Vallin

    88 jaa
    22 ei