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Jouni Ovaska

Each row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.

  1. HE 23/2021 vpPassed

    Stricter controls on cross-border cash

    Controls on cash of at least 10,000 euros entering or leaving across the EU external border will be tightened. The declaration and disclosure obligations will apply not only to cash carried by travellers but also to postal, courier and freight shipments.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    26 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 19/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Recording liberal adult education in Koski

    Studies completed at adult education centres, folk high schools or elsewhere in liberal adult education could be recorded in the national Koski study database. This will make the skills acquired by students visible and make them easier to utilise in job seeking and further studies.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    26 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 249/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reporting daycare shortcomings and staffing ratios

    Daycare centre staff will have a statutory obligation to report shortcomings they observe in early childhood education and care, and whistleblowers will be protected against retaliation. At the same time, the act will explicitly state that staff absences may not be used as a reason to deviate from the staffing ratio in daycare centres.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    25 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 244/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Clarifying public procurement procedures

    Rules on public procurement will be specified and corrected to align better with EU law. The scope of framework agreements will have to be stated more clearly, and checking the backgrounds of subcontractors will be made easier.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    25 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 133/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving access to forest data

    Users will be able to search for data on jointly owned forests and forestry directly from online services more easily than at present. At the same time, individuals' address details will be protected and people will be able to prohibit the use of their data for direct marketing.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    20 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 141/2025 vpIn progress

    Securing Tax Administration data access

    The Finnish Tax Administration will receive clearer rights to collect information from banks and other operators for tax supervision without identifying the individuals being audited in advance. At the same time, strict data protection safeguards and an obligation to erase unnecessary personal data will be laid down.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    20 Nov 2025 · no votes yet
  7. HE 36/2021 vpPassed

    Extending remote participation in property meetings

    Participants may continue to attend meetings for cadastral surveys, joint property associations and reindeer herding co-operatives via remote connection or in writing. The validity of the exceptional meeting arrangements would be extended until the end of 2021.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    19 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 264/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming average adjustment and insurance disputes

    The activities and regulation of the average adjuster, who prepares adjustment statements for maritime losses and marine insurance claims, are updated. In insurance disputes concerning ordinary pleasure craft, an adjustment statement from an average adjuster will no longer be required before bringing the matter before a court.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    19 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 60/2021 vpPassed

    Institutional voting in military garrisons

    Persons performing conscript service or voluntary military service for women will be able to vote directly in their own garrisons in the 2021 municipal elections. The arrangement safeguards the voting opportunities of those performing military service during the coronavirus pandemic without the need for separate transport.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    12 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 43/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining the municipal employment trial

    Municipalities participating in the municipal employment trial will be transferred further straightforward unemployment security duties from the public employment services (TE services) to speed up service. Jobseekers will also be able to transfer to become clients of another municipality or the public employment services (TE services) on grounds such as linguistic rights or safety reasons.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    12 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 16/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming prudential regulation for investment firms

    Dedicated prudential and supervisory rules separate from banking regulation will be created for investment firms. The reform tailors capital requirements and risk management obligations better to the size of firms and the actual risks of investment activities.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    12 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 9/2021 vpPassed

    Bareboat chartering under the Finnish flag

    Finnish shipping companies will be able to bring vessels chartered from abroad without a crew temporarily under the Finnish flag without having to remove the vessel from its home country's register. Finnish legislation will apply on the vessels, opening up new employment opportunities for Finnish seafarers.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    10 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 242/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    More flexible municipal finances and administration

    The Local Government Act and the Transfer Tax Act will be amended to streamline municipalities' financial management, decision-making, and cooperation. Among other things, the reform clarifies the rules on electronic meetings, extends the right of initiative, and establishes a statutory framework for mergers of joint municipal authorities.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    10 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 254/2020 vpPassed

    Digitalising Kela decisions and duties

    Kela can issue benefit decisions to clients electronically instead of by paper mail if the client has consented to this. At the same time, Kela's new statutory duties and current organisational structure will be updated in the act governing the institution.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    6 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 53/2021 vpPassed

    Extending remote meetings and meeting postponements

    Companies, housing companies, co-operatives and associations can continue to hold their meetings remotely or postpone them due to the coronavirus pandemic. The temporary rules will be extended until the end of June 2022.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 255/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Supervision of sustainable finance disclosures

    The Financial Supervisory Authority will receive powers to supervise disclosure obligations related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the financial sector. Financial administrative sanctions can be imposed for omissions regarding sustainability disclosures and for misleading marketing.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 41/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Vaccine injury compensation for personnel abroad

    State employees working abroad, personnel serving in crisis management duties and their family members will be entitled to compensation for adverse effects caused by a Covid-19 vaccine received abroad. Compensation will be paid on the same grounds as for pharmaceutical injuries caused by vaccines administered in Finland.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    21 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 261/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening anti-money laundering measures

    Regulations on combating money laundering and terrorist financing will be specified to bring them into line with an EU directive and international recommendations. Clarifications will be made to customer due diligence and monitoring obligations for operators in the financial sector and other reporting entities.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    20 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 238/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming public libraries and rules

    The Library Act will be reformed to reflect the digital operating environment and the changed role of libraries as meeting places. At the same time, the principle that basic services are free of charge will be reinforced and library rules of conduct will be updated.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 178/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming adult basic and literacy education

    Basic education for adults and persons past compulsory school age, preparatory education and literacy instruction will be combined into a single coherent educational path. The reform will clarify studies and speed up immigrants' transition to further education and working life.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote