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Tom Packalén

Each row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.

  1. HE 252/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Easier employer changes for seasonal workers

    Foreign seasonal workers will be able to change employers while in Finland without applying for an entirely new permit. At the same time, the notification burden on employers will be eased and the permit procedure for seasonal workers returning to their previous work will be streamlined.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    28 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 226/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Enabling broadband communications for authorities

    The VIRVE communications system for authorities will be upgraded to broadband by utilising commercial mobile networks. Authorities will be guaranteed priority access to the network even during congestion and disruptions.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 225/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Permitting remote pilotage trials

    Remote pilotage of vessels will be made possible in Finland, allowing a pilot to guide and advise a vessel without physically boarding it. The activity will begin under official supervision as fixed-term trials.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 246/2018 vpPassed

    Extending restrictions on municipal health and social services contracts

    The scope for municipalities to carry out long-term outsourcing of health and social services and major property investments will be restricted until the end of 2022. At the same time, municipalities' obligation to belong to health and social services co-operation areas will continue until the end of 2020.

    Tom Packalén: Absent
    20 Dec 2018 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero

    107 jaa
    73 ei
  5. HE 152/2018 vpPassed

    Facilitating higher education and continuous learning

    The flexibility of higher education studies and opportunities for continuous learning will be increased to meet the needs of working life. Student admissions and internal transfers within higher education institutions will also be made easier.

    Tom Packalén: Absent
    20 Dec 2018 · 5 votes

    Closest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 28 a §, mietintö / Sami Savio

    164 jaa
    16 ei
  6. HE 208/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Easier financial support for rental housing

    Financial support measures for rental housing entities owning state-subsidised housing will be eased and brought forward. Amendments to loan terms, grants and partial loan forgiveness can be granted even before an entity drifts into serious financial difficulties.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 186/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing mobile driving licences in traffic enforcement

    Drivers will be able to prove their right to drive in traffic enforcement using a smartphone mobile application alongside a physical driving licence. In addition, driving licences issued in the Faroe Islands and Greenland will allow temporary driving in mainland Finland.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 237/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending price regulation on initial identification

    The regulation on the maximum price of initial identification used when creating an electronic identification tool, such as a mobile certificate, using credentials from another service provider will be extended by two years. At the same time, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be tasked with regularly collecting market and statistical data on identification services.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    17 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 102/2016 vpPassed

    Extending lending remuneration to higher education

    Authors and other creators will also receive copyright remuneration for works borrowed from higher education libraries. Previously, lending remuneration has been paid only for loans made from public libraries.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    28 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 122/2018 vpPassed

    Improving conscripts' accident and death compensation

    Conscripts and persons liable for non-military service who are permanently disabled in service will be entitled to a new lump-sum compensation. A new death benefit will begin to be paid to the close relatives of persons who die during service.

    Tom Packalén: No
    14 Dec 2018 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Arja Juvonen 2

    96 jaa
    87 ei
  11. HE 94/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Replacing environmental permits with notification

    Some activities currently requiring an environmental permit will move to a lighter notification procedure. The reform will speed up the launch of projects and reduce the administrative burden on businesses and authorities.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    14 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 201/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening Border Guard powers and preparedness

    The powers of the Finnish Border Guard will be expanded in incidents during normal conditions, in counter-terrorism and in maintaining border security. At the same time, transport operators will be obligated to check travel documents in internal border traffic as well if border control has been temporarily reintroduced.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    14 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 138/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Securing rescue services amendments

    Legislative amendments concerning rescue services will be separated from the delayed regional reform. This will allow reforms concerning oil spill response, training for contract fire brigade personnel and civil defence shelters to enter into force right from the beginning of 2019.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    13 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 83/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Making it easier to claim competition damages

    Claiming compensation for harm caused by infringements of competition law, such as cartels or abuse of a dominant position, will be made easier. The rules improve the opportunities for injured businesses and consumers to obtain full compensation and make court proceedings smoother.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    25 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 220/2018 vpPassed

    Payment-based adjustment of unemployment benefits

    Wages from part-time or short-term work will be adjusted against unemployment benefits when the wage is paid, rather than when the work was performed. The change eliminates delays in unemployment benefit payments caused by waiting for wage details.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 187/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding Defence Forces security powers

    The Finnish Defence Forces will be granted the right to provide close protection and secure their special transports outside their own areas without an executive assistance request from the police. Powers to use force and firearms will be laid down for officials performing these duties.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 193/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Discretionary merger grants for crisis municipalities

    When a municipality in a difficult financial position merges with another municipality, the new municipality may be granted a discretionary government merger grant. The grant will facilitate voluntary municipal mergers and strengthen the finances of the new municipality.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    10 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 150/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Tightening corporate interest deduction limits

    Companies' ability to deduct interest on their loans in taxation will be tightened to prevent tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning. The restrictions will be extended to cover interest paid to banks and other external parties as well as real estate and agricultural activities.

    Tom Packalén: Absent
    5 Dec 2018 · 7 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3

    87 jaa
    79 ei
  19. HE 116/2018 vpPassed

    Powers to prevent serious environmental damage

    State supervisory authorities will be able to take direct action to prevent a serious hazard to the environment or health if the company responsible for the activity is, for example, bankrupt or unknown. Where possible, the costs incurred from the measures will be recovered retroactively from the liable party.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 147/2018 vpPassed

    Opening Hansel's procurement services to municipalities

    The central government purchasing body Hansel Oy and KL-Kuntahankinnat Oy, owned by the Association of Finnish Municipalities, will be merged. Municipalities, churches and Keva will also be able to make their purchases of goods and services through Hansel.

    Tom Packalén: No vote recorded
    28 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote