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Antero LaukkanenEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 164/2021 vpPassed
Confirming municipal central government transfers for 2022
The central government transfer percentage for basic public services and the amount of central government transfers to municipalities will be adjusted for 2022. At the same time, funding for new statutory duties and the consolidation of previously made savings will be taken into account.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded10 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 145/2021 vpRejected
Temporary reduction in gambling lottery tax
The lottery tax on gambling will be temporarily reduced in 2022 and 2023. This will secure the funding received by science, arts, sports, youth work, and health and social services organisations despite the decline in gambling revenue.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded10 Dec 2021 · rejected without a vote - HE 218/2021 vpPassed
Further temporary cut in lottery tax
Lottery tax on gambling operated under an exclusive licence will be temporarily reduced more than previously planned in 2022. The change safeguards grants paid to non-profit beneficiaries from Veikkaus proceeds.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 189/2021 vpPassed
VAT exemption for EU pandemic purchases
Procurements made by the European Commission and EU agencies to combat the covid-19 pandemic will be exempt from value added tax (VAT). Businesses will be able to sell these goods and services to EU bodies without VAT.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 174/2021 vpPassed
Repealing an obsolete defence materiel act
Finland will repeal an obsolete act on Nordic industrial cooperation in the defence materiel sector. The act is being repealed because Denmark is acceding to a newer Nordic security of supply agreement that replaces the earlier provisions.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 178/2021 vpPassed with amendments
User fee for the insolvency system
A user fee of 230 euros will be charged to bankruptcy estates and restructuring debtors for the maintenance of the electronic Kosti case management system. The fee will be imposed only when proceedings progress as far as the confirmation of a distribution list or restructuring programme.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded3 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 162/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising reception preparedness
Responsibility for contingency planning for the reception of large-scale entry will be transferred entirely from the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). At the same time, the provision previously obliging municipalities to establish reception centres will be removed from the act.
Antero Laukkanen: No3 Dec 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mari-Leena Talvitie
83 jaa60 ei - HE 142/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Revising earned income tax and deductions
An index adjustment will be made to earned income taxation so that the taxation of work and pensions does not tighten as earnings levels and prices rise. In addition, the household expenses tax credit will be temporarily increased for giving up oil heating as well as for household and care services.
Antero Laukkanen: No3 Dec 2021 · 13 votesClosest vote · 125 §, mietintö / Ville Vähämäki
95 jaa66 ei - HE 185/2021 vpPassed
Ending the Netherlands Antilles tax treaty
The fixed-term income tax treaty between Finland and the former Netherlands Antilles will expire at the turn of the year. Standard controlled foreign company taxation will apply to income received from the territory.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2021 vpPassed
Ending the Aruba tax agreement
The fixed-term income tax agreement between Finland and Aruba will expire at the end of 2021. Finland's standard controlled foreign company legislation will apply to income and corporate structures related to Aruba.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming qualification recognition and fees
The Finnish National Agency for Education will be able to issue certificates of competence required for working in the EU also in professions not regulated in Finland, such as ski instructors. At the same time, fees for applications for the recognition of degrees and qualifications will have to be paid in advance.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 147/2021 vpPassed
Harmonising funding for TUVA education
The funding level for the new preparatory education for programmes leading to an upper secondary qualification (TUVA education) will be harmonised across different types of educational institutions. At the same time, education provider licences and municipalities' right to organise education will be clarified.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 136/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Managing EU home affairs funding
Finland will introduce rules for managing EU home affairs funds for the 2021–2027 programming period. Funding will be directed towards asylum, migration, border security and internal security measures.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 210/2021 vpPassed
Clarifying reindeer husbandry tax rules
The annual yield criteria used in the income taxation of reindeer husbandry will be confirmed more precisely by government decree. At the same time, the wording of deadlines in the provision will be clarified.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded1 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 200/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Earnings exemption for military allowance
Conscripts and persons performing non-military service will be able to earn 200 euros a month without it reducing their military allowance. The change encourages persons performing service to work during leave.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded1 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 195/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Focusing broadband aid on fixed connections
State broadband aid will be granted only for fixed connections, such as optical fibre, rather than wireless networks. At the same time, the conditions for granting aid and the mapping of project areas will be clarified in line with EU rules.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded26 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2021 vpPassed
Faster business registration and EU data exchange
Limited liability companies and branches established electronically must be entered into the Trade Register within five working days. At the same time, the automatic exchange of company information and beneficial ownership data between EU countries will be increased.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded26 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 143/2021 vpPassed
Phased increase in tobacco tax
Taxation of tobacco products will be increased in stages in 2022 and 2023, raising consumer prices for tobacco. At the same time, heated tobacco products will be brought within the scope of taxation.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded25 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2021 vpPassed
Extending unemployment security flexibilities through 2022
The temporary exceptions smoothing the processing and payment of unemployment benefits would be extended until the end of 2022. Unemployment benefits could still be paid in advance for up to six months, and the calculation of adjusted benefits would remain simplified.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded17 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 152/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Assessing work ability during prolonged sickness
During prolonged sick leaves, an employee's work ability and need for rehabilitation would be assessed more regularly than at present. The aim of the reform is to support returning to work and prevent early retirement on a disability pension.
Antero Laukkanen: No vote recorded17 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote