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Sampo TerhoEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 208/2020 vpPassed
Flexibility for student loan compensation and aid
Studies delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic will not deprive students of their right to a student loan compensation or student loan tax deduction. At the same time, the right to student financial aid for British citizens residing in Finland is secured after Brexit.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 203/2020 vpPassed
Supervision of conflict mineral imports
A national supervisory system will be established for imports of certain metals and minerals from conflict-affected areas. Authorities will supervise that importers determine the origin of their raw materials and the responsibility of their supply chains.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 194/2020 vpPassed
Increasing municipalities' corporate tax share
The share of corporate tax revenue received by municipalities will be increased and the central government's share reduced correspondingly. The change will strengthen municipal finances and safeguard basic services in exceptional circumstances.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 182/2020 vpPassed
Streamlining decision-making on building protection
The separate confirmation of building protection decisions by the Ministry of the Environment will be abolished, and appeals against decisions will be made directly to an administrative court. At the same time, applying for an exemption from protection orders will be made possible to facilitate the use and renovation of buildings.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 224/2020 vpPassed
Incorporating THL's vaccine research services
The commercial vaccine research operations of THL (the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare) will be transferred to a new state majority-owned limited liability company. The reform will clearly separate research funded by pharmaceutical companies from official state vaccine procurement.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 188/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Disclosing student data to the FSHS
The Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) will receive a statutory right to obtain necessary information on higher education students directly from the national database for student data. Thanks to this, students' eligibility for healthcare services can be verified quickly and online services can run smoothly.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining renewable energy permits
Permit processes for renewable energy plants will be accelerated by establishing binding processing time limits and the option to transact via an electronic contact point. Applicants will receive centralised guidance on their projects through a single public authority channel.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 160/2020 vpPassed
State withdrawal from training compensation
State agencies and institutions will withdraw from the application system for training compensation paid for staff training. The released funds will be directed towards developing change security for state employees.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 150/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary support for afforesting wastelands
State aid will be paid to private landowners for afforesting wasteland areas outside agricultural use. The aim is to increase Finland's forest area and strengthen carbon sinks without harming biodiversity.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 223/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Higher Kela reimbursements for coronavirus tests
A higher Kela reimbursement will be paid for coronavirus tests carried out in private healthcare. The reimbursement can also be paid directly to the service provider when an employer pays the employee's co-payment for the test.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 204/2020 vpPassed
Higher education as labour market training
Jobseekers could complete unfinished or supplementary higher education studies as labour market training. The change would speed up employment and relieve skills shortages for companies.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 193/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing special compensation for foreign service spouses
The special compensation paid to spouses of officials working in the foreign service will be increased. The compensation supplements a spouse's pension security when their own earning opportunities have been weakened due to postings abroad.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 191/2020 vpPassed
Temporary caps on business debt collection
Temporary price caps will be placed on collection costs for claims collected from businesses and corporations to prevent the payment difficulties of businesses suffering from the Covid crisis from deepening. At the same time, the use of draft collection, which carries the threat of public listing, against small businesses and sole traders will be restricted.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 183/2020 vpPassed
Broadening liability for money laundering
Laundering funds obtained through one's own crime will be criminalised more broadly for the perpetrator themselves. In addition, certain serious offences committed abroad will be considered predicate offences for money laundering regardless of whether they are punishable in the country where they were committed.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 180/2020 vpPassed
Student healthcare and taxi travel reimbursements
Higher education students will receive health insurance travel reimbursement for medical care trips to student healthcare. At the same time, the maximum price regulation for Kela taxis will be extended and travel reimbursements for care arranged with a service voucher will be limited to the nearest treatment facility.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2020 vpPassed
Participation in EU border forces
Finland will align its legislation with the EU regulation on the European Border and Coast Guard. Finnish authorities will participate in the EU joint standing corps and be able to disclose information to Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 73/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Easing taxation of employee share issues
Employees of an unlisted company will be able to subscribe for shares in their employer more affordably without major immediate wage tax consequences. Taxable earned income will only arise if the share subscription price is below the mathematical value based on the company's net assets.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 4/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing forfeiture of criminal proceeds
The forfeiture to the state of property and economic benefits obtained through crime will be expanded and made more effective. In certain situations, defendants will have to prove the legal origin of their property themselves to prevent it from being forfeited to the state.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded4 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2016 vpPassed
Reforming business subsidy conditions and evaluation
New quality and effectiveness requirements will be set for business subsidies granted by the state. The legality of subsidies and compliance with EU rules will be ensured through prior assessment by public authorities.
Sampo Terho: Yes3 May 2016 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Anna Kontula
124 jaa24 ei - HE 196/2020 vpPassed
R&D tax deduction for companies
Companies and agricultural operators would receive an additional tax deduction for research and development work purchased from research organisations. The new deduction could be used for the tax years 2021–2025.
Sampo Terho: No vote recorded7 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote