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Ari TorniainenEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 57/2017 vpLapsed
Supplementing the funding system for regions
A uniform central government funding model will be created for other duties transferring to the regions, such as business and rural services. At the same time, it will be ensured that central government grants awarded for premises are not clawed back from municipalities due to changes in premises caused by the reform.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 19/2020 vpPassed
Raising the Åland equalisation rate
The central government funding share received by the Åland region, known as the basis for equalisation, will be increased. The change will increase the annual central government funding paid to the region.
Ari Torniainen: Absent20 Nov 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1 §, mietintö / Olli Immonen
46 jaa8 ei - HE 156/2020 vpPassed
Raising unemployment insurance contributions for 2021
Unemployment insurance contributions for 2021 will be raised for both employees and employers to secure the financing of unemployment security. At the same time, the inclusion of various bonuses and work-based dividends in the earnings subject to contributions will be clarified.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded19 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 272/2018 vpPassed
Loss of citizenship for serious offences
A person may lose Finnish citizenship if they commit a serious offence involving treason, high treason or terrorism directed against Finland. Deprivation of citizenship applies only to persons who also hold the citizenship of another state.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded11 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 294/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming non-military service rules and compensation
A person who has applied for supplementary service can return to the Finnish Defence Forces reserve without an age limit if they have not yet started their service. In addition, accommodation allowances paid to non-military service places will be increased and procedures during states of emergency clarified.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 212/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter penalties for child sexual offences
More severe prison sentences could be imposed for aggravated sexual offences against children. Aggravated child rape would be added to the Criminal Code as a new offence.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Civilian intelligence powers for Supo
Legislation on civilian intelligence will be created in Finland, granting the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) powers to gather information on activities threatening national security both domestically and abroad. At the same time, criminal pre-trial investigation powers will be removed from Supo, and independent oversight of legality will be created for its activities.
Ari Torniainen: Yes8 Apr 2019 · 3 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 19 §, mietintö / Markus Mustajärvi
168 jaa10 ei - HE 278/2018 vpPassed
Developing Keva's risk management and services
Keva's obligation to assess the risks of its operations will be tightened and reducing the risk of work disability will be made one of its statutory duties. At the same time, the services supporting work ability provided by Keva will be extended to cover central government employers as well.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded26 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 305/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening listed company corporate governance
Remuneration of management and related party transactions in listed companies will become more transparent, and shareholders' ability to influence remuneration will be strengthened. At the same time, institutional investors will be required to disclose their shareholder engagement, and listed companies will be given better opportunities to identify their shareholders.
Ari Torniainen: Yes25 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen 2
101 jaa81 ei - HE 213/2018 vpPassed
Mandatory identification for slot machines
Playing slot machines in shops and other gaming locations will require mandatory identification to reduce gambling harm. At the same time, the period of validity of lottery and bingo licences for non-profit entities will be extended.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 157/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport qualifications and emergency preparedness
Heavy vehicle drivers will be able to obtain their professional qualification by taking examinations alone, and the local knowledge component will be removed from the taxi driver examination. At the same time, qualification requirements for authority vessels will be made more flexible and large transport companies will be required to prepare for disruptions.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 231/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter penalties for EU fraud
The Criminal Code will be tightened to combat fraud and misconduct directed against European Union funds. Companies can be subject to penalties for value added tax (VAT) fraud and EU fraud, and aggravated misuse of subsidies will be made punishable by imprisonment.
Ari Torniainen: Yes14 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 8 b §, mietintö / Ville Tavio
168 jaa15 ei - HE 60/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving online service accessibility
Websites and mobile applications of the public sector and key service providers would have to be accessible and easy to use for all users. Authorities would be required to provide digital services and related advice.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded8 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 219/2018 vpPassed
Safeguarding annual leave rights after illness
Employees would be guaranteed the right to at least four weeks of paid leave even if they have been absent from work for a long period due to illness, accident or rehabilitation. In addition, the period within which annual leave postponed due to illness must be taken would be extended.
Ari Torniainen: Yes5 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · 28 §, mietintö / Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen
122 jaa54 ei - HE 69/2020 vpPassed
Centralising business subsidy data
Data on business subsidies granted by the state will be gathered into a single centralised information system. The reform will make business subsidies more transparent and enhance monitoring and research concerning them.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded8 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Improving conditions for variable-hours workers
The employment terms of employees working variable hours and on short-term contracts will become more predictable and clearer than at present. Employers will have to provide a more comprehensive written statement on the terms of employment and regularly review actual hours worked under zero-hour and other variable contracts.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming civil servants' working conditions
Civil servants of the state and the Bank of Finland will be guaranteed more comprehensive written information on their terms of employment and the right to free mandatory training that counts as working time. In addition, state civil servants will be able to report short sickness absences more flexibly without a doctor's certificate.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 119/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Fifth supplementary budget for 2020
The fifth supplementary budget for 2020, that is, amendments to the state budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in dissenting opinions by the opposition.
Ari Torniainen: Absent1 Oct 2020 · 12 votes - HE 92/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary fuel support for transport companies
Road haulage and passenger transport companies would be granted state aid to compensate for sharply increased fuel costs. The purpose of the support is to ease companies' liquidity and safeguard Finland's security of supply.
Ari Torniainen: Absent28 Jun 2022 · 3 votesClosest vote · 1 § , mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasonen
81 jaa65 ei - HE 287/2018 vpPassed
Delaying Teno fishing permit transfer
Arranging the sale of fishing permits for the Teno River will remain with the Lapland ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) for another two years. The transfer of the task to the new local fisheries area is postponed until the beginning of 2021.
Ari Torniainen: No vote recorded1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote