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- HE 69/2021 vpPassed
Extending VAT exemption on coronavirus supplies
The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat the coronavirus will be extended until the end of 2021. The goods can continue to be purchased and imported tax-free.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded27 May 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
32 jaa22 ei - HE 46/2019 vpPassed
Expanding grounds for interrupting studies
Students at the Emergency Services Academy will be able to interrupt their studies or defer starting them for the duration of military service, non-military service, and family leave without losing their place of study. The change aligns the rules of the Emergency Services Academy with other educational institutions.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 233/2022 vpPassed
Temporary increase in housing allowance heating costs
Heating costs and detached house maintenance expenses taken into account in the general housing allowance will be temporarily increased in 2023 due to expensive energy. In addition, Kela will be able to transfer housing allowance payments directly to the landlord more easily if a tenant accrues rent arrears.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded7 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 52/2019 vpPassed
Improving accommodation on small fishing vessels
Fishing vessels under 24 metres would be brought within the scope of legislation regarding accommodation and food catering. The amendment implements an EU directive on working conditions in the fishing sector.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded19 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2022 vpPassed
Joining the aids to navigation organisation
Finland will approve and bring into force the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation. Following the change, the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), which previously operated as an association, will become an intergovernmental international organisation.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded24 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 178/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring training compensation to the state
The state will begin compensating units providing practical training places for the costs incurred from practical training included in universities of applied sciences degrees in health and social services. Universities of applied sciences will be exempted from paying compensation, which will improve the availability of training placements and the quality of supervision.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded24 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying anti-money laundering supervision in Åland
Anti-money laundering supervision of gambling entities and estate agents operating in Åland will be assigned to national authorities. Supervisory responsibility will be allocated to the National Police Board and the Regional State Administrative Agency.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded25 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 142/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing payment-free months in distraint
The number of payment-free months for low-income debtors under enforcement will be increased, leaving them with more money for their own use. In addition, exceptionally high expenses incurred in acquiring income, such as commuting costs, may reduce monthly distraint.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded18 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 135/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Easing taxation of earned income and pensions
Income taxation of wage earners and pensioners will be eased and the household expenses tax credit will be increased from the beginning of 2017. In addition, several tax deductions will be increased and certain benefits will be established by law as tax-exempt.
Simon Elo: Yes19 Dec 2016 · 26 votes - HE 27/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending and expanding business cost support
Enterprises and sole entrepreneurs can apply to the state for cost support to cover losses and fixed costs caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The eligibility criteria for the support will be amended so that small enterprises and sole entrepreneurs can also access the support more easily than before.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded12 Apr 2021 · 11 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Pia Kauma
31 jaa22 ei - HE 176/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening taxi regulation and oversight
Operating rules for taxis will be tightened to improve passenger safety and combat the shadow economy. Taxis will among other things be required to have a taxi light, clearer price information, and a device or taximeter collecting journey data for tax control.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded7 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Postponing municipal elections to June 2021
The 2021 municipal elections would be postponed from April to June due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the advance voting period in Finland would be extended to two weeks.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded26 Mar 2021 · 2 votesClosest vote · Luottamuslause oikeusministeri Henrikssonille / Jussi Halla-ahon ehdotus
103 jaa66 ei - HE 115/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Implementing the new fine procedure
The handling of minor criminal cases outside the courts will be reformed as the new fine and petty fine procedure is brought into force. The police, Finnish Customs and the Finnish Border Guard will be able to impose fines directly for certain offences with the suspect's consent.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded9 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening the independence of HEUNI
The regulation of the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control (HEUNI) will be updated and its independence strengthened. The institute will operate within the administrative branch of the Ministry of Justice instead of being directly subordinate to it, and will be granted the right to decide on its own rules of procedure.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded28 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 47/2017 vpWithdrawn
Expanding health and social services choice
Clients of health and social services will be given the right to choose the provider of their basic services from among public, private and third-sector providers. Opportunities for choice will also be expanded through service vouchers and personal budgets.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded14 Mar 2018 · no votes - 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.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded8 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 251/2020 vpPassed
Retaining hydrographers in seafarer pensions
Hydrographic survey vessels will not be included in the crew support scheme for shipping companies, as the European Commission did not approve the amendment. Employees working on these vessels will nonetheless continue to be covered by the Seafarer Pensions Act.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded26 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending restaurant restrictions through June 2021
Coronavirus restrictions on restaurant opening hours, alcohol service, customer capacity and hygiene will be extended until the end of June 2021. The measures aim to prevent the spread of coronavirus in close social contacts.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded24 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 5/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Second supplementary budget for 2019
The second supplementary budget for 2019, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's proposals in dissenting opinions.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded28 Jun 2019 · 35 votes - HE 3/2019 vpPassed
More flexible student financial aid criteria
Access to student financial aid will become easier for students whose studies have slowed down due to, for example, a permanent learning difficulty. In addition, new education providers will be able to have their education covered by student financial aid without a one-year waiting period.
Simon Elo: No vote recorded28 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote