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Rami Lehto

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  1. HE 27/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Flexibility in pensions and grant cover

    Viewing an earnings-related pension record online will replace posting a paper record for three years, and grant recipients will be able to adjust their pension cover during a grant period if their work situation changes. At the same time, employers' liability for disability pensions from short employment relationships will be eased.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    24 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 287/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Updating plant pest state aid rules

    References in the Plant Health Act will be updated to correspond to the European Union's revised state aid rules. The amendment will ensure that agricultural and forestry operators can continue to receive state compensation for costs and damage caused by the eradication of plant pests.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    9 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 279/2022 vpPassed

    Taxing indirect real estate capital gains

    Finland will begin taxing capital gains made by foreign investors in situations where real estate located in Finland is sold indirectly through shares in another company. The change strengthens the tax base and enables the full exercise of taxing rights under tax treaties.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    9 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 285/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Catch reporting for recreational fishers

    Recreational fishers will be required to report their catches of certain species, such as salmonids and invasive alien species. The Natural Resources Institute Finland will begin compiling regular reports on the state of fish stocks to support decision-making and fisheries management.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 284/2022 vpPassed

    Extending forest damage compensation

    The state may continue to compensate landowners for costs incurred in combating extensive forest damage and for tree growth losses until the end of 2027. In addition, exemptions from root rot control during felling can be made in exceptional situations, such as during shortages of control agents.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    8 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 243/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Updating environmental permits and waste securities

    Rules on amending environmental permits and waste securities required from operators are clarified so that the securities are sufficient to cover the costs of decommissioning and waste management, including in bankruptcies. At the same time, the use of meat and bone meal in energy production is facilitated and the online publication of older environmental decisions is clarified.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    29 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 224/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Licensing private day-care centres

    Establishing a private day-care centre or substantially expanding its operations will require an official licence instead of the previous notification. Private family day care will remain subject to notification.

    Rami Lehto: No
    28 Apr 2022 · 2 votes
    97 jaa
    73 ei
  8. HE 263/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming transport and maritime rules

    Transport companies will be able to use lorries and vans hired from another EU country temporarily in domestic transport. At the same time, supervision of transport sector documents will be tightened, and fines and traffic penalty fees will be introduced for non-compliance.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    17 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 17/2023 vpPassed

    Updating non-military service places and leave

    Non-military service can officially be carried out in wellbeing services counties and joint municipal authorities. In addition, persons performing non-military service will also receive the right to 12 days of parental leave when an adopted child joins the family.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    3 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 120/2020 vpPassed

    Travel bankruptcy compensation for cancelled trips

    The state can compensate passengers for payments for trips cancelled due to the coronavirus epidemic and received travel vouchers if a tour operator goes bankrupt. Compensation will be paid when claims cannot be covered by the tour operator's securities.

    Rami Lehto: Absent
    2 Oct 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Juhana Vartiainen

    32 jaa
    24 ei
  11. HE 70/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Stricter emissions limits for public vehicle procurements

    Binding minimum quotas for zero- and low-emission vehicles will be set for public procurements of vehicles and transport services. The requirements apply to new procurements made by central government, municipalities and other contracting authorities.

    Rami Lehto: Absent
    24 Jun 2021 · 1 vote
    40 jaa
    13 ei
  12. HE 100/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming alcohol legislation and liberalising sales

    Grocery shops and kiosks will be permitted to sell alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of up to 5.5 per cent, and regulation of restaurant serving hours and licences will be eased. In addition, microbreweries will be granted the right to sell craft beers they produce directly from the production site.

    Rami Lehto: Yes
    21 Dec 2017 · 33 votes
    124 jaa
    65 ei
  13. HE 154/2026 vpIn progress

    Air transport agreement with Peru

    Finland will introduce a new air transport agreement with Peru to establish rules for air traffic between the countries. Previously, there has been no corresponding agreement between the countries.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  14. HE 153/2026 vpIn progress

    Air transport agreement with Brazil

    Finland and Brazil will bring into force the first bilateral air transport agreement between the two countries. The agreement establishes formal rules for organising flight connections, passenger services and cargo between the countries.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  15. HE 26/2022 vpPassed

    Supplementing the 2022 supplementary budget

    A supplementary proposal to the supplementary budget proposal for 2022 (HE 2/2022 vp), containing the Government's adjustments to the budget changes for the current year. It is considered together with the main supplementary budget proposal.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    11 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 182/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming voluntary military service for women

    The Act on Voluntary Military Service for Women would be reformed and brought into line with the Constitution. At the same time, the period for voluntarily discontinuing service would be shortened to 30 days and the provisions harmonised with the Conscription Act.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    11 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 252/2022 vpPassed

    Automatically extending residence permits for Ukrainians

    Temporary protection residence permits for people who have fled the war in Ukraine will remain valid automatically without a separate application for an extension for as long as protection continues in the European Union. The validity of issued residence permit cards will also continue by operation of law.

    Rami Lehto: No
    21 Dec 2022 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Perustelut, mietintö / Mari Rantanen

    100 jaa
    71 ei
  18. HE 144/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Faster processing of offences against children

    The investigation and processing of violent and sexual offences against children will be made urgent throughout the criminal process. In court, the main hearing in these cases must be initiated no later than 30 days after the case is brought before the court.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    20 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 190/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Transferring communicable disease control

    Responsibility for the prevention of communicable diseases and for control decisions will be transferred from municipalities and hospital districts to the new wellbeing services counties and the HUS Group. The change aligns the Communicable Diseases Act with the health and social services reform.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    16 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 226/2022 vpPassed

    Easing invoice storage and VAT rules

    Businesses will be allowed to store invoices and receipts more freely abroad as well, provided that the Finnish Tax Administration has access to the records without undue delay. In addition, the rules on VAT groups for financial and insurance companies and the procedures for correcting tax returns for EU distance sales will be made more flexible.

    Rami Lehto: No vote recorded
    15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote