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Pia Lohikoski

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  1. HE 167/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Cutting electricity tax, raising heating taxes

    The electricity tax on industry and data centres will be lowered significantly, while taxes on heating fuels will be increased. At the same time, the energy tax refund scheme for energy-intensive industry will be phased out.

    Pia Lohikoski: Yes
    14 Dec 2020 · 8 votes

    Closest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 8 a §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  2. HE 166/2020 vpPassed

    Correcting Supo information-gathering procedures

    The right and duty to carry out certain official acts related to covert information gathering will be restored to commanding officers of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo). The amendment rectifies omissions left in legislation in connection with an earlier reform.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    14 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 142/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Earned income and commuting tax relief

    An index adjustment corresponding to the rise in earnings levels will be made to the earned income tax criteria for 2021 to prevent the taxation of earned income from tightening with inflation. At the same time, taxation on low-emission company cars, public transport tickets, and company bicycles will be eased.

    Pia Lohikoski: Yes
    14 Dec 2020 · 15 votes

    Closest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 125 §, mietintö / Sari Essayah

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  4. HE 229/2020 vpPassed

    Extending temporary unemployment security flexibilities

    The temporary unemployment security flexibilities introduced due to the coronavirus pandemic will be partially extended into 2021. Entrepreneurs can receive temporary labour market subsidy until the end of March, and laid-off workers can study without losing their unemployment benefit until the end of 2021.

    Pia Lohikoski: Absent
    11 Dec 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 2. lakiehdotus, voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Riikka Slunga-Poutsalo

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  5. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  6. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  7. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  8. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 174/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming vocational education funding and qualifications

    The share of core funding for vocational education and training will be kept at 70 per cent to safeguard the financial stability of educational institutions. At the same time, apprenticeship students will be guaranteed the right to a certificate of employment, and professional driver qualifications can be obtained directly through an examination without mandatory training.

    Pia Lohikoski: Absent
    11 Dec 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 3. lakiehdotus, 32 a §, mietintö / Paula Risikko

    42 jaa
    13 ei
  10. HE 217/2020 vpPassed

    Extending tax exemption for coronavirus supplies

    The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat coronavirus will be extended by six months. The tax relief applies both to domestic sales and to acquisitions from other EU countries.

    Pia Lohikoski: Yes
    10 Dec 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 38 c §, 1 momentti kohta 1, mietintö / Elina Lepomäki

    39 jaa
    14 ei
  11. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  12. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  13. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  14. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  15. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 149/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Trial of two-year pre-primary education

    A trial will be launched in Finland for 2021–2024 in which some children will start free pre-primary education at the age of five. The trial will examine the effects of two-year pre-primary education on children's learning, development, and educational equality.

    Pia Lohikoski: Absent
    9 Dec 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sari Multala

    42 jaa
    13 ei
  17. HE 231/2020 vpPassed

    Extending temporary exceptions to unemployment security

    The validity of temporary rules and flexibilities introduced in unemployment security due to the coronavirus pandemic will be extended until the end of March 2021. Unemployed persons can continue to earn more than before without additional income cutting their unemployment benefit, and benefit payments will be streamlined.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  18. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  19. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  20. 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.

    Pia Lohikoski: No vote recorded
    8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote