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- HE 45/2023 vpPassed
Funding the Financial Stability Authority
The maximum amount of administrative fees collected from banks and investment firms to fund the operations of the Financial Stability Authority would be increased to cover the authority's new security of supply duties. At the same time, depositors would be guaranteed the right to request a free administrative review of automated deposit guarantee compensation decisions.
11 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 2/2016 vpPassed
Abolishing humanitarian protection residence permits
The possibility of obtaining a residence permit on the basis of humanitarian protection will be removed from the Aliens Act to align Finnish regulation with the EU minimum level. At the same time, the service of asylum decisions will be expedited and permit fees will be required to be paid before the processing of paper applications begins.
22 Apr 2016 · 2 votes107 jaa29 ei - HE 163/2020 vpPassed
Extending temporary Covid-19 unemployment flexibilities
Temporary Covid-19 flexibilities in unemployment security will continue until the end of 2020. An unemployed person working part-time can still earn more than usual without it reducing their unemployment benefit, and benefits can be paid in advance during backlogs.
26 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 314/2018 vpLapsed
Road tax for heavy goods vehicles
A new time-based road tax will be introduced in Finland for heavy goods vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes. At the same time, vehicle tax on domestic lorries will be reduced so that their overall tax burden does not increase on average.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 183/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing a new environmental damage fund
A new state environmental damage fund will be established in Finland to compensate for environmental damage and response costs when the responsible party is insolvent or unknown. The fund's assets will be collected from companies posing environmental risks through statutory fees.
12 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Free police assistance for child welfare
Executive assistance provided by the police will be made free of charge in child welfare and urgent social welfare duties. Executive assistance can also be provided free of charge to individuals in a vulnerable position, such as victims of domestic violence.
30 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 3/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming food control and regulation
Finland will introduce a new Food Act to streamline and clarify regulation and official control in the food sector. The focus of control will shift from premises to activities, and sector rules will be updated to comply with EU requirements.
7 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 13/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail markets and track charges
Rules on rail services, track charges and capacity allocation will be reformed to meet EU requirements. The changes will promote competition in rail transport and strengthen market oversight.
27 Nov 2015 · 1 vote108 jaa54 ei - HE 91/2022 vpPassed
Updating the international postal convention
Finland will approve and bring into force the updated Universal Postal Convention of the Universal Postal Union. The convention lays down common rules, liabilities and charges for international postal services.
20 Sep 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 77/2015 vpPassed
Tuition fees for non-EU students
Finnish higher education institutions will start charging tuition fees to students from outside the EU and EEA in foreign-language degree programmes. At the same time, higher education institutions will be required to establish a scholarship system to support fee-paying students.
18 Dec 2015 · 3 votes137 jaa46 ei - 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 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
32 jaa21 ei - HE 141/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Standardising tobacco packaging and extending smoking bans
Packaging for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes will be standardised in appearance without brand logos or appealing colours. In addition, smoking will be banned in playgrounds and on public beaches.
31 Mar 2022 · 2 votesClosest vote · Käsittelyn pohja, mietintö / Terhi Koulumies
124 jaa31 ei - HE 197/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming water traffic rules and boating
The rules for waterborne traffic will be brought together into a single new act, and a clear responsibility of the master will be defined for recreational craft. At the same time, boat rental will be made easier, and administrative traffic penalty fees will begin to be imposed for minor infractions instead of petty fines.
12 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 323/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening sanctions and anti-money laundering supervision
The obligation of financial institutions and other obliged entities to comply with sanctions in customer due diligence will be clarified. The powers of supervisory authorities to impose administrative penalty payments for long-term violations will be improved.
3 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 193/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming organic production rules and supervision
Finland's organic production legislation will be reformed to comply with the European Union's new organic regulation. Authorities will receive new means to tackle non-compliance and misleading marketing.
21 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 316/2022 vpPassed
Transfer of research ethics committees
Legislation on medical research will be updated to align with the health and social services reform, transferring the duties of hospital districts to wellbeing services counties and the HUS Group. At the same time, the fees charged for statements by regional research ethics committees will be clarified.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 257/2022 vpRejected
Increasing municipalities' corporate tax share
Municipalities' share of corporate tax revenue will be increased and the central government's share decreased correspondingly. The change will compensate municipalities for revenue losses arising from reductions in early childhood education and care fees and depreciation rights in business taxation.
20 Dec 2022 · rejected without a vote - HE 163/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Raising the game management fee
The game management fee will rise to 43 euros and the fee for persons under 18 years of age to 22 euros. The increase will cover rising costs for game administration and the Finnish Wildlife Agency.
8 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 111/2021 vpPassed
Limiting water billing in right-of-occupancy housing
In right-of-occupancy housing, billing based on water consumption would be used only if meters have been installed on the basis of a building permit applied for on or after 23 November 2020. The amendment would correct the transitional provision of the new Right-of-Occupancy Housing Act and maintain current practice.
14 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 24/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining cross-border dispute resolution
The handling of cross-border small disputes and debt claims in the EU will be streamlined. A procedure for applying to review an issued judgment or order for payment in exceptional circumstances will be added.
4 May 2017 · passed without a vote