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Matti TorvinenEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 110/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating cross-border marketing of funds
Rules on the marketing of mutual funds and alternative investment funds will be harmonised across the EU, making it easier to offer funds in other member states. At the same time, clear rules will be laid down for the pre-marketing and discontinuation of marketing of alternative investment funds.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded10 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 130/2021 vpPassed
Amending Punkaharju nature reserve boundaries
The site of the former Finlandia hotel and a parking area will be separated from the Punkaharju nature reserve so that they can be used for tourism. At the same time, around 115 hectares of new water and island areas from Lake Puruvesi will be incorporated into the reserve.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded9 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 157/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Regulation and licensing of space activities
Legislation on space activities will be established in Finland and a national register for space objects will be created. Prior authorisation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will have to be sought for launching satellites and for other space activities.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded21 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 117/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Raising the game management fee
The annual game management fee for hunters will rise from 33 euros to 39 euros. The additional revenue will strengthen the operations of game management associations, support habitat management and prevent damage caused by large carnivores.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded8 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 121/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Renewable energy requirements for construction
A minimum 38 per cent share of renewable energy in purchased energy will be required for new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovation. In addition, environmental organisations will be granted a right of appeal against building permits in projects requiring a statutory environmental impact assessment.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded29 Oct 2021 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Petri Huru 2
101 jaa72 ei - HE 114/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming EU fisheries and maritime support
Finland will introduce the new programming period of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund for 2021–2027. The fund supports commercial fishing, aquaculture, fish processing and maritime policy.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded29 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 18/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming clinical trial evaluation
Finland will introduce common EU rules for clinical trials on medicinal products, and the ethical evaluation of clinical trials will be centralised under a single national committee. At the same time, requirements concerning participant consent and the processing of personal data will be clarified.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded29 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 138/2021 vpPassed
Extending main road safety requirements
Safety assessment and monitoring of key highways will be tightened. Road safety inspections and planning must also take better account of pedestrians and cyclists.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded27 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 122/2017 vpPassed
Continuing funding for occupational health training
State funding for specialist training in occupational health care will be extended temporarily for 2018–2019. The funding will ensure that a sufficient number of new occupational physicians graduate and safeguard the quality of training.
Matti Torvinen: Yes1 Dec 2017 · 1 voteOnly vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Anneli Kiljunen
123 jaa54 ei - HE 103/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Easier EU pension transfers to Finland
Pension accrued in the service of the European Union could be transferred to the Finnish earnings-related pension system more easily. The entitlement would also apply to fixed-term employees without requiring a prior pension transfer from Finland to the EU.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded21 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Securing the electricity datahub rollout
A centralised information exchange system, the datahub, will be introduced in the electricity market, with temporary obligations and transitional rules laid down for its smooth deployment. The changes ensure that electricity supply to consumers and businesses is not interrupted during the system transition.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded19 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2021 vpPassed
Improving safety and cooperation at sports events
Finland will adopt a new international convention on safety, security and services at sports events. At the same time, requirements for joint safety plans and exercises between the authorities and event organisers will be added to the Assembly Act.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded13 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 86/2017 vpPassed
Energy certificates for shelters and greenhouses
The obligation concerning energy certificates will be extended to cover detached civil defence shelters and greenhouses, among others. At the same time, the terminology of energy certificates will be clarified and harmonised with other building legislation.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded27 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 90/2017 vpPassed
Approval of the EU–Canada partnership agreement
Finland will approve an extensive strategic partnership agreement between the European Union and Canada. The agreement will strengthen cooperation between the parties in areas such as security policy, human rights issues and the promotion of sustainable development.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded25 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 119/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending temporary unemployment security for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs affected by the coronavirus pandemic can receive labour market subsidy until the end of November 2021 without closing down their business operations. The support secures the livelihood of entrepreneurs in a situation where the business's income or employment opportunities have deteriorated due to the epidemic.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded6 Oct 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen
32 jaa22 ei - HE 125/2021 vpPassed
Earlier wellbeing services counties' VAT refunds
Wellbeing services counties and comparable public entities will receive the right to value added tax (VAT) refunds already during their preparatory phase. This will make procurements equal in terms of taxation before the health and social services reform enters into force.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded5 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2017 vpPassed
Price cap on electronic identification chaining
A temporary price ceiling will be set on data transmission fees charged when creating a new electronic identification means using another identification means. The change will increase competition between electronic identification services and make it easier to offer alternative identification methods.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded19 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining and digitising cadastral surveys
Cadastral surveys based on a clear agreement could be handled in writing without a separate survey meeting. Remote attendance at cadastral survey meetings and electronic delivery of notices would also be enabled.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded27 Sep 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 118/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Easing coronavirus restrictions on venues
The statutory two-metre safe distance requirement and infection incidence threshold will be removed from coronavirus restrictions on customer premises and public spaces. Authorities will be able to impose restrictions on the use of premises more flexibly and on a more case-by-case basis than before.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded24 Sep 2021 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Mia Laiho 3
32 jaa23 ei - HE 102/2021 vpPassed
Waiving supervision fees for tour operators
Tour operators will not be charged the statutory supervision and insolvency protection fee for 2020. The amendment will ease the financial situation of travel agencies facing difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions.
Matti Torvinen: No vote recorded23 Sep 2021 · passed without a vote