Search
Search understands meaning: “electricity prices” also finds bills worded differently. A number such as HE 78/2026 goes straight to the bill.
Try
2693 bills
Reijo HongistoEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 228/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming crowdfunding regulation
The provision of crowdfunding services will become subject to authorisation in accordance with EU regulation, allowing services to be provided directly to other EEA countries. At the same time, investor protection will be improved and platform liabilities clarified.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded23 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 2/2022 vpPassed
Supplementary budget for 2022
The supplementary budget for 2022, 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.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded14 Mar 2022 · 38 votes - HE 1/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing State Pension Fund budget transfers
More funds will be transferred from the State Pension Fund to the central government budget to pay pensions. The change will smooth out the peak years of central government pension expenditure and ease expenditure pressures on central government finances.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded11 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming the Criminal Sanctions Agency
The regional administration of the Criminal Sanctions Agency will be dismantled and the agency transformed into a nationwide entity under unified leadership. The aim of the reform is to improve the equal treatment of persons serving sentences and harmonise operating practices across units.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded11 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 8/2022 vpPassed
Extending VAT exemption for coronavirus supplies
The value added tax (VAT) exemption for supplies used in the prevention, testing and treatment of coronavirus will be extended until the end of June 2022. The change will reduce the procurement costs of equipment needed to manage the pandemic.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded4 Mar 2022 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
93 jaa18 ei - HE 250/2020 vpPassed
Restricting Yle's online text content
Yleisradio's ability to publish text-only news online will be restricted. Online texts will as a rule have to be linked to Yle's video or audio content so that operations comply with EU state aid rules.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded4 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying and strengthening trade secret protection
A new Trade Secrets Act will be enacted in Finland, consolidating the protection of trade secrets into a single act and improving the remedies available to businesses to address the unauthorised use of secrets. At the same time, the act will protect the right to report wrongdoing and an employee's right to provide necessary information to a shop steward or employee representative.
Reijo Hongisto: Yes5 Jul 2018 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen
128 jaa45 ei - HE 180/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming road traffic rules and penalties
Finland's road traffic rules will be completely overhauled, and an administrative traffic penalty fee will be introduced for minor traffic offences. At the same time, the rules will be clarified and legislation adapted to the digitalisation and automation of road traffic.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 5/2022 vpPassed
Expanding airport shopping opportunities
Airport duty-free shops will be permitted to sell products with tax included also to passengers flying within Finland and to arriving passengers. Tobacco products sold to domestic passengers must carry health warnings in Finnish and Swedish.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded22 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 203/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming covered bond regulation
Legislation governing covered bonds issued by banks and mortgage bank operations will be reformed to comply with EU regulations. The reform introduces new liquidity and authorisation procedures and raises the collateral value of housing loans.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded22 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying vocational education regulation and funding
Withdrawals of the right to study in vocational education and training and education provider licences can be targeted at specific competence areas rather than an entire qualification. In addition, discretionary additional funding can be granted to education providers more flexibly in the middle of an operating year.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 211/2020 vpWithdrawn
Incorporating GTK's international expert services
The international commercial expert services of the Geological Survey of Finland will be transferred to a new state-owned limited liability company. The reform reduces the agency's financial and tax risks in foreign projects.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded8 Feb 2022 · no votes - HE 51/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming emissions trading data and verification
Installations covered by emissions trading will have to submit their production and emissions data to the European Commission for the allocation of free emission allowances. Official accreditation will begin to be required of verifiers reviewing free allocation data.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Easing vessel manning and automation trials
Small domestic vessels will no longer need to apply for a separate manning certificate from the authorities. In addition, the act will allow derogations from vessel manning and watchkeeping rules for automation trials under a fixed-term permit.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2018 vpPassed
Terminating the tax treaty with Portugal
Finland will terminate the old tax treaty concluded with Portugal. Following this, Finland will be able to tax pensions paid to Portugal in accordance with Finnish tax legislation.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2018 vpPassed
Reforming interest subsidies for affordable housing
The terms and repayment schedule of interest-subsidised loans for state-subsidised rental and right-of-occupancy dwellings will be reformed to encourage the construction of more affordable housing, particularly in growth centres. At the same time, loan amortisation will be accelerated and the financing of housing repairs will be clarified.
Reijo Hongisto: Yes22 May 2018 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus 4, mietintö / Modig
96 jaa88 ei - HE 42/2018 vpPassed
Limiting ship nitrogen emissions
The Baltic Sea and the North Sea will become nitrogen oxide emission control areas for ships, tightening emission requirements for new vessels. The reform will reduce air pollution from maritime transport and eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded21 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 240/2021 vpPassed
Temporarily waiving the unemployment waiting period
Unemployment benefit will be paid to people who become unemployed or are laid off immediately from the first day, without a five-day waiting period. In addition, the adjustment of business income will be temporarily facilitated.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded28 Jan 2022 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mia Laiho 2
69 jaa40 ei - HE 200/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining court proceedings and remote connections
Court procedures will be streamlined to speed up trials and reduce costs. Participation in hearings via video link will be permitted more widely than before, and cases can be decided by smaller panels of judges.
Reijo Hongisto: Yes9 May 2018 · 1 voteOnly vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 8 luvun 3 §, mietintö / Tavio
104 jaa61 ei - HE 146/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming driving licence acquisition
Obtaining a driving licence will become more flexible, and mandatory instruction requirements will be reduced. The multi-phase system for obtaining a passenger car driving licence will be abolished, and teaching under a driving instruction permit will be made easier.
Reijo Hongisto: No vote recorded9 May 2018 · passed without a vote