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  1. HE 89/2026 vpPassed

    Streamlining state contributions to social benefits

    The payment of central government contributions to pension institutions and Kela will be streamlined by abolishing the ministry's separate preliminary decisions. The change is administrative and will not affect the benefits paid or their recipients.

    30 Sep 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 114/2026 vpPassed

    Increasing agricultural fuel oil tax refunds

    Agricultural operators and aquaculture operators will receive a temporary additional refund of the energy tax on fuel oil in 2026 and 2027. The measure will alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices on agriculture.

    25 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
    122 jaa
    53 ei
  3. HE 244/2026 vpIn progress

    Grant-funded athletes' pension and accident cover

    Athletes receiving a grant will receive statutory pension and accident cover in the same way as grant recipients in science and the arts. Insurance will be taken out from Mela (the Farmers' Social Insurance Institution) if the awarded grant exceeds the threshold laid down by law.

    14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet
  4. HE 101/2026 vpIn progress

    Salmonella compensation fund for pig farms

    A salmonella compensation fund for the pig sector will be established in Finland to compensate farms for decontamination costs and financial losses caused by the disease. The fund will be financed mainly through annual fees collected from pig farmers and initial capital provided by the state.

    29 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  5. HE 164/2024 vpPassed

    Linking agricultural subsidies to working conditions

    Receipt of agricultural subsidies will be linked to compliance with employees' working conditions and occupational safety from the beginning of 2025. In addition, national aid for crop production can be paid in advance earlier than at present.

    13 Dec 2024 · 1 vote
    155 jaa
    14 ei
  6. HE 146/2026 vpIn progress

    Extending the last pension institution principle

    Pension applicants will receive their earnings-related pension under a single decision also when their career includes employment at the Bank of Finland or in the Åland public sector. In addition, pension institutions' access to health data will be accelerated by enabling data to be retrieved electronically directly from the Kanta services.

    30 Sep 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Suna Kymäläisen ehdotus EI

    96 jaa
    77 ei
  7. HE 88/2024 vpPassed

    Permanent early support for farmers

    The Välitä viljelijästä support activities for agricultural entrepreneurs will be converted from a fixed-term project into a permanent statutory operating model. The services will be expanded to cover commercial fishers and reindeer herders in addition to farmers.

    18 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 283/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving payment terms for food producers

    Payment periods for food and agricultural products will be shortened and unpaid returns of products by retail stores will be prohibited. The reform will strengthen the position of agricultural producers and small food sector operators in relation to large buyers.

    9 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 33/2022 vpPassed

    Removing the farm cessation income limit

    Recipients of farm cessation support will be able to do paid work without income limits and without losing their support. The change will also ease labour shortages in rural areas and primary production.

    20 May 2022 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 27/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Flexibility in pensions and grant cover

    Viewing an earnings-related pension record online will replace posting a paper record for three years, and grant recipients will be able to adjust their pension cover during a grant period if their work situation changes. At the same time, employers' liability for disability pensions from short employment relationships will be eased.

    24 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 7/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Additional fuel tax refund for agriculture

    An additional tax refund will be paid to agricultural operators for light fuel oil used during 2017. The one-off support compensates for increased drying and machinery costs caused by poor weather conditions in autumn 2017.

    6 Apr 2018 · 3 votes
    159 jaa
    20 ei
  12. HE 286/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Updating animal disease compensation and restrictions

    The Animal Diseases Act will be updated to comply with the EU's new state aid rules regarding compensation paid for animal diseases. The imposition of restriction zones to prevent the spread of disease will also be clarified, and operations will be made easier for laboratories researching animal diseases.

    16 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 4/2018 vpPassed

    More flexible terms for young farmer support

    A young farmer will be able to receive the full five years of support even if they do not apply for it in their first year of operation. The change applies to farmers who set up a farm after 2013.

    8 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 182/2016 vpPassed

    Temporary reduction in farm relief fees

    Client fees for farm relief services and substitute assistance for farmers will be reduced for 2017. The change will make it easier for livestock farmers in financial distress to cope.

    16 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 77/2021 vpPassed

    Suspending relinquishment compensation income limits

    Recipients of agricultural relinquishment compensation will be able to engage in paid employment without earned income affecting the payment of the compensation. The rules are intended to ease seasonal labour shortages in agriculture and horticulture during the coronavirus pandemic.

    9 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 214/2016 vpPassed

    Maintaining daily allowance levels during contribution changes

    The levels of sickness, unemployment, and occupational accident daily allowances will be maintained even though employees' social insurance contributions rise. At the same time, the deadline for farmers' accident notifications will be extended to two months.

    21 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 181/2020 vpPassed

    Clarifying accident compensation for farmers

    Amendments will be made to occupational accident and occupational disease coverage for farmers and grant recipients. Compensation for loss of earnings will be divided between the entrepreneur and an employer who paid sick pay, preventing the entrepreneur from being left entirely without compensation.

    2 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 42/2019 vpPassed

    Adjusting farmers' accident insurance financing

    The financing shares of occupational accident and occupational disease insurance for farmers and grant recipients will be updated to reflect actual costs. The insured persons' own contribution share will increase, leading to a moderate rise in insurance premiums.

    19 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 134/2018 vpPassed

    Extending reduced penalty interest for farmers

    The penalty interest rate on farmers' pension and accident insurance premiums will be kept reduced at 4 per cent in 2019 and 2020. The change will ease payment difficulties on farms caused by the weak market situation and difficult weather conditions.

    29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 121/2018 vpPassed

    Strengthening the position of agricultural producers

    A Food Market Ombudsman will be established in Finland to supervise fair trading practices in the food chain. A requirement for written contracts will be introduced in the trade of agricultural products to protect producers.

    29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
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