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Johan Kvarnström

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  1. HE 190/2018 vpPassed

    Clarifying international couples' property regimes

    Finland will introduce common EU rules on which country's law and courts apply to the property of international couples and its division. At the same time, the recognition and enforcement in Finland of decisions on matrimonial property and the property consequences of registered partnerships issued in another state will be made easier.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 153/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Automating forestry subsidy decisions

    The Finnish Forest Centre will be able to grant certain forest management subsidies automatically without processing by an official. This will speed up decisions on applications and the payment of subsidies to forest owners.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 18/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming rescue and oil spill response

    Responsibilities for rescue services would be aligned with the regional government reform, and response to marine oil and chemical spills would be transferred to the leadership of the Finnish Border Guard. At the same time, obligations to build civil defence shelters would be eased and rescue service training would be centralised at the Emergency Services Academy.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 59/2022 vpPassed

    Free recruitment coaching for small businesses

    The public employment services (TE services) will begin offering companies free coaching on hiring employees and acting as an employer. The service will lower the threshold especially for small businesses to recruit their first employees.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    27 May 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 162/2018 vpPassed

    Streamlining election arrangements and notifications

    Voters will be able to receive notification of their right to vote solely electronically instead of by traditional postal mail. At the same time, the candidate nomination timetable for the 2019 European Parliament elections will be aligned with the parliamentary elections.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 59/2018 vpPassed

    Easier studying on unemployment benefits

    Unemployed jobseekers aged at least 25 will be able to study for up to six months without losing their unemployment benefit. The studies will also count towards the activity required under the activation model for unemployment security.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2018 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 2 luvun 10 a §, mietintö / Anna Kontula

    139 jaa
    24 ei
  7. HE 135/2018 vpPassed

    Updating consumer advisory reference for Åland

    The Act on the Autonomy of Åland will be updated due to the nationwide transfer of consumer advisory duties. The act will refer to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) instead of the local register office.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    5 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 204/2018 vpPassed

    Extending pension support for older jobseekers

    Some long-term unemployed people who have reached the age of 60 will be able to access pension support before their actual old-age pension. The support corresponds in amount to the guarantee pension, and recipients are not required to be registered as jobseekers.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    4 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 90/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Updating Ministry of Finance appeal rules

    The appeal provisions of acts within the administrative branch of the Ministry of Finance will be updated to align with the current Administrative Judicial Procedure Act. At the same time, obsolete statutory references and redundant overlapping provisions will be removed.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    20 May 2022 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 161/2018 vpPassed

    Lowering unemployment insurance contributions in 2019

    Unemployment insurance contributions for 2019 will be lowered for both employees and employers. The employee contribution will fall to 1.5 per cent and the employer's lower contribution to 0.5 per cent of payroll.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 56/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming the distribution of film subsidies

    Legislation on state aid for films will be reformed to meet the requirements of the Constitution and good administration. The Finnish Film Foundation will continue to distribute film subsidies, but decisions on the recovery of grants will be made by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 156/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Allowing electronic road consignment notes

    Finland will adopt an international agreement that allows the use of electronic consignment notes in the road transport of goods alongside paper documents. The use of electronic consignment notes will also become easier in domestic transport, but using them will remain voluntary for businesses.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    16 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 128/2018 vpPassed

    Lowering game management fees for minors

    The game management fee for under-18s would be reduced from 39 euros to 20 euros per year. The change aims to encourage young people to take up hunting.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    15 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 155/2018 vpPassed

    Improving international vehicle data exchange

    Finland will join EUCARIS, the European Vehicle and Driving Licence Information System. Authorities will receive more comprehensive and real-time data on vehicles and driving entitlements in other countries.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 106/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining executive assistance to the police

    The police will be able to receive support and heavy equipment from the Finnish Defence Forces and the Finnish Border Guard more quickly and flexibly for dangerous situations and for securing state visits. Operations will always remain under police leadership, but preparedness for executive assistance and decision-making in urgent threat situations will be streamlined.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    9 May 2022 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 112/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming the ranking of bank creditors

    A new lower-ranking debt class will be created for the liabilities of banks and investment firms for potential crisis situations. The reform clarifies investor responsibility and helps cover bank losses without taxpayer support.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    24 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 77/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Right of appeal against state appointments

    An applicant who is not appointed to a state office or public-service employment relationship will be able to appeal the appointment decision to an administrative court. However, the right of appeal will not apply to, for example, the highest state offices, short fixed-term appointments or positions filled without an open application process.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    16 Oct 2018 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 59 §, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero

    88 jaa
    75 ei
  18. HE 25/2022 vpPassed

    Opening EU–Ukraine air transport

    Finland approves the agreement on a common aviation area between the European Union and Ukraine. The agreement opens aviation markets and harmonises air transport rules.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 12/2022 vpPassed

    Employment of diplomats' families in Namibia

    Family members of staff at diplomatic missions of Finland and Namibia will receive a reciprocal right to engage in gainful employment in the host country. Working will be possible without family members having to waive their diplomatic status.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 112/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Civilian crisis management recruitment and leave

    The statutory right to leave of absence for public sector employees participating in civilian crisis management will be limited to a maximum of three years over a five-year period. At the same time, certain posts can be reserved exclusively for first-time applicants in order to broaden the pool of experts.

    Johan Kvarnström: No vote recorded
    19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote