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Riitta KaarisaloEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 27/2024 vpPassed
Tightening requirements for citizenship
The period of residence required for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be extended from five to eight years. At the same time, residence requirements will be tightened so that only time spent with a residence permit counts towards the period of residence, and the maximum time spent abroad is restricted.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No2 Jul 2024 · 4 votes98 jaa81 ei - HE 138/2025 vpPassed
Reducing annual government R&D funding increases
Annual increases in central government research and development funding will be reviewed every two years in accordance with the latest economic forecasts. As economic growth is slower than anticipated, the annual growth in funding will be smaller than previously planned.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded25 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 87/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining health and social data permits
The use of health and social data in scientific research will be facilitated and accelerated by dismantling regulatory obstacles in permit procedures. Researchers will be able to deal either centrally through the Social and Health Data Permit Authority Findata or apply for permits directly from data controllers.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded24 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 117/2025 vpPassed
Raising the fee for uncancelled appointments
The maximum fee charged for an uncancelled and missed appointment or care place in health and social services will rise. A fee of up to 73.70 euros could be charged for failure to attend without an acceptable reason.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No21 Nov 2025 · 1 vote105 jaa50 ei - HE 138/2026 vpIn progress
Speeding up criminal proceedings
The processing of criminal cases will be streamlined and expedited from the preliminary investigation stage through to court proceedings. The reform introduces, among other things, a new method of summons, time limits for naming evidence, and the option to record interrogations using audio only.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded7 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 172/2026 vpIn progress
Increasing alcohol tax
Excise duty on alcoholic beverages will be increased from the beginning of 2027. The increase applies to most beverages with an alcohol content of over 5.5 per cent, but leaves beer and mild mixed drinks unchanged.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded29 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 116/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Cutting social assistance and tightening conditions
The basic amount of social assistance will be reduced for adults, and recipients will face a stricter obligation to apply for full-time work and primary benefits. Neglecting obligations or facing unemployment security sanctions will lead to social assistance being cut more readily than before.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No19 Dec 2025 · 8 votes91 jaa79 ei - HE 200/2026 vpIn progress
Regulating technology and monitoring in social services
The proposal sets clear rules for the conditions under which monitoring devices, sensors and remote connections can be used in social services. The aim is to improve client safety and care while safeguarding client privacy and the right to self-determination.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No8 Oct 2026 · 1 voteOnly vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Aki Lindénin ehdotus EI
93 jaa81 ei - HE 165/2026 vpIn progress
Stronger powers against unmanned vehicles
The police will be granted the right to intervene not only against aviation devices but also against unmanned vehicles operating on land and in water. The movement or operation of a vehicle could be stopped using a technical device, use of force or a firearm if it poses a security threat.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded8 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 47/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Criminalising Holocaust and war crimes denial
Public denial or gross trivialisation of genocide established by international courts, such as the Holocaust, and other serious war crimes will be made a punishable offence in Finland. The act will be punishable if it incites hatred or violence and disturbs public order.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded18 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 193/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising police online undercover powers
The police will be able to extend undercover operations conducted solely online to cover new offences or individuals in the middle of an operation if the situation requires it. The amendment will bring police powers into line with the provisions governing the Finnish Border Guard and Finnish Customs.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded27 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 169/2026 vpIn progress
Removing decision-maker names from Kela decisions
The name of a Kela employee may be omitted from social assistance decisions and, where necessary, from other benefit decisions. The reform aims to protect employees from threats and harassment directed at them.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded13 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 177/2026 vpIn progress
Comprehensive reform of student financial aid
The Student Financial Aid Act would be replaced by a new Act on Student Benefits, reforming student grants and loan terms. Among other things, the reform would increase the study grant for families with multiple children, remove student loans for minors living with their parents, and change the terms of the student loan compensation.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded1 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 100/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary cut to central government transfers
The central government transfer rate for basic municipal services will rise to 25.73 per cent from the beginning of 2026. At the same time, a temporary two per cent cut of 75 million euros will be made to central government transfers received by municipalities for 2026.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No16 Dec 2025 · 3 votesClosest vote · Proposed statement
98 jaa64 ei - HE 8/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Extending and expanding juvenile punishment
The maximum duration of juvenile punishment for under-18s will be extended from one year to two years, and it will be imposed more frequently than at present. The punishment can include more guidance towards studies and voluntary substance abuse treatment.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded29 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 211/2026 vpIn progress
More flexible corporate restructuring taxation
The taxation of corporate mergers, demergers and transfers of business is to be reformed and streamlined. The changes will make it possible to carry out more corporate restructurings without immediate tax consequences.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded9 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 7/2026 vpPassed
Extending natural gas storage obligations
The obligation of gas companies to maintain additional natural gas storage will be extended until the end of 2027. The measure safeguards gas adequacy and security of supply during winter seasons and in potential disruption situations.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded19 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 241/2026 vpIn progress
Extending the environmental healthcare exemption
The North Karelia Wellbeing Services County will be able to continue managing municipal environmental healthcare until the end of 2032. The change would prevent the dismantling of services and the establishment of temporary administrative structures ahead of possible nationwide reforms.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 208/2026 vpIn progress
Basic banking for businesses and associations
Small businesses and associations will be granted a statutory right to basic banking services, such as a payment account and a payment card. At the same time, banks will be set a deadline to respond to customer enquiries concerning basic banking services.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 166/2026 vpIn progress
Strengthening vitality in the archipelago
A new Archipelago Act will be enacted in Finland, replacing legislation that is over 40 years old and taking into account growing seasonal residency alongside permanent residents. The act safeguards basic services and transport connections in the archipelago and requires the special conditions of the archipelago to be taken into account in decision-making by public authorities.
Riitta Kaarisalo: No vote recorded14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet