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Jouni Ovaska

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  1. HE 171/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening banks' resilience and supervision

    Capital requirements, resolution rules and supervisory powers for banks and other credit institutions will be reformed in line with EU regulation. The reforms strengthen the resilience of the financial sector and reduce the need for public funds in potential banking crises.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    11 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 98/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Enabling conciliation in equality cases

    People who have experienced discrimination based on sex will be able to resolve disputes amicably with the help of the Ombudsman for Equality without burdensome court proceedings. The National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal will be able to confirm the settlement agreement directly as enforceable.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    14 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 22/2021 vpPassed

    Temporary closure of restaurants to customers

    Restaurants and cafés will be closed to customers for three weeks in areas where the coronavirus epidemic is accelerating or spreading. However, takeaway sales of food and beverages will still be permitted.

    Jouni Ovaska: Absent
    8 Mar 2021 · 9 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Pia Kauma 5

    31 jaa
    22 ei
  4. HE 258/2020 vpPassed

    Renewing the South Korea aviation agreement

    Finland and South Korea will introduce a new air transport agreement, replacing the previous agreement from 1996. Following the reform, airlines owned by other EU countries will also be able to operate routes between the two countries.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 106/2016 vpPassed

    Social security agreement with South Korea

    Finland and South Korea will introduce a bilateral social security agreement. The agreement prevents double insurance contributions for employees and companies and safeguards the cross-border payment of earnings-related pensions.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    27 Sep 2016 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 243/2020 vpPassed

    Enabling remote meetings for Church bodies

    Bodies of the Church and parishes will be able to hold their official meetings electronically using remote connections. Persons attending meetings remotely will be officially considered present when decisions are made.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    26 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 190/2020 vpPassed

    Protecting classified information with Ukraine

    Finland and Ukraine agree on the protection and handling of confidential security information between the two countries. The agreement creates common rules for the exchange and protection of classified materials.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    26 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 213/2020 vpPassed

    Clarifying insurance physician opinions

    More detailed requirements will be set for assessments by medical advisers at insurance institutions and Kela (the Social Insurance Institution) so that the medical grounds for benefit decisions are easier for applicants to understand. In occupational accident cases, compensation may be granted without a separate medical assessment if the claim is approved in full.

    Jouni Ovaska: Yes
    24 Feb 2021 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Kaisa Juuso

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  9. HE 245/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    New powers to combat coronavirus infections

    Authorities will be given the right to order hygiene requirements, the avoidance of close contact, and the temporary closure of premises to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, passenger numbers in public transport can be restricted and health and social services can be reorganised bindingly.

    Jouni Ovaska: Yes
    19 Feb 2021 · 5 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Paula Risikko

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  10. HE 240/2020 vpPassed

    Ending production subsidies for forest chips

    The production subsidy scheme for electricity produced from forest chips will be closed to new power plants. Power plants can no longer apply to enter the subsidy scheme after 15 March 2021.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    19 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 60/2016 vpWithdrawn

    Reforming early childhood education fees

    The maximum client fees for municipal early childhood education and care will be increased, and fee criteria for part-time care will be harmonised. At the same time, fees for low-income single parents will be reduced to improve work incentives.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    9 Sep 2016 · no votes
  12. HE 29/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Harmonising taxation and tax collection procedures

    Procedures for reporting, paying and appealing self-assessed taxes will be harmonised, and electronic communication will become the general rule. At the same time, time limits for tax adjustments will be shortened and thresholds for less frequent filing by small businesses will be raised.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    8 Jul 2016 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 85/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding informal care support and leave

    All informal carers who have concluded an agreement will be guaranteed the right to at least two days off per month, and municipalities will be obliged to organise coaching and health checks for them. In addition, municipalities can provide days off and substitute care also to those caring for a close person who do not have an official informal care agreement.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 59/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Consolidating public administration e-support services

    Shared support services for e-services in public administration, such as electronic identification, authorisations and messaging, will be brought together under a single act. The provision of services will mainly be centralised at the Population Register Centre.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 73/2016 vpPassed

    Developing officer training and research careers

    The organisation of studies and career paths for researchers at the National Defence University would be clarified. The university's practices and post structure would be harmonised with the general university system.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    15 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 33/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Easier deregistration of inactive associations

    The Finnish Patent and Registration Office will be able to remove associations that have ceased operations directly from the register of associations without court proceedings. At the same time, filing register notifications and liquidation procedures for associations will be streamlined.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    10 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 220/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Harmonising appeal procedures in agriculture and forestry

    The administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will adopt a procedure under which appeals to the Supreme Administrative Court will always require leave to appeal. At the same time, official public notices and service of documents will primarily move to websites.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    22 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 199/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Banning unfair food trading practices

    Unfair trading practices that weaken producers and small sellers, such as long payment terms and short-notice cancellations of orders, will be prohibited in the food supply chain. Compliance with the prohibitions will be supervised by the Food Market Ombudsman, and penalty payments may be imposed for infringements.

    Jouni Ovaska: Absent
    22 Dec 2020 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 6 §, mietintö / Markku Eestilä

    38 jaa
    13 ei
  19. HE 200/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming feed control and feed safety

    A new Feed Act will be enacted in Finland to improve the safety and supervision of animal feed. At the same time, authorities will be given new means to intervene in non-compliant online trade and the shadow economy.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 184/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Launching the EPPO in Finland

    Finland will participate in the activities of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) to combat financial crime and fraud affecting EU funds. The necessary legislative amendments will be made to national legislation to organise the powers of European prosecutors and inter-agency cooperation.

    Jouni Ovaska: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote