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Ville KaunistoEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 94/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Replacing environmental permits with notification
Some activities currently requiring an environmental permit will move to a lighter notification procedure. The reform will speed up the launch of projects and reduce the administrative burden on businesses and authorities.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded14 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 201/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening Border Guard powers and preparedness
The powers of the Finnish Border Guard will be expanded in incidents during normal conditions, in counter-terrorism and in maintaining border security. At the same time, transport operators will be obligated to check travel documents in internal border traffic as well if border control has been temporarily reintroduced.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded14 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 138/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Securing rescue services amendments
Legislative amendments concerning rescue services will be separated from the delayed regional reform. This will allow reforms concerning oil spill response, training for contract fire brigade personnel and civil defence shelters to enter into force right from the beginning of 2019.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded13 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Making it easier to claim competition damages
Claiming compensation for harm caused by infringements of competition law, such as cartels or abuse of a dominant position, will be made easier. The rules improve the opportunities for injured businesses and consumers to obtain full compensation and make court proceedings smoother.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded25 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 220/2018 vpPassed
Payment-based adjustment of unemployment benefits
Wages from part-time or short-term work will be adjusted against unemployment benefits when the wage is paid, rather than when the work was performed. The change eliminates delays in unemployment benefit payments caused by waiting for wage details.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding Defence Forces security powers
The Finnish Defence Forces will be granted the right to provide close protection and secure their special transports outside their own areas without an executive assistance request from the police. Powers to use force and firearms will be laid down for officials performing these duties.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 193/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Discretionary merger grants for crisis municipalities
When a municipality in a difficult financial position merges with another municipality, the new municipality may be granted a discretionary government merger grant. The grant will facilitate voluntary municipal mergers and strengthen the finances of the new municipality.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded10 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 150/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening corporate interest deduction limits
Companies' ability to deduct interest on their loans in taxation will be tightened to prevent tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning. The restrictions will be extended to cover interest paid to banks and other external parties as well as real estate and agricultural activities.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded5 Dec 2018 · 7 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3
87 jaa79 ei - HE 116/2018 vpPassed
Powers to prevent serious environmental damage
State supervisory authorities will be able to take direct action to prevent a serious hazard to the environment or health if the company responsible for the activity is, for example, bankrupt or unknown. Where possible, the costs incurred from the measures will be recovered retroactively from the liable party.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 147/2018 vpPassed
Opening Hansel's procurement services to municipalities
The central government purchasing body Hansel Oy and KL-Kuntahankinnat Oy, owned by the Association of Finnish Municipalities, will be merged. Municipalities, churches and Keva will also be able to make their purchases of goods and services through Hansel.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded28 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 76/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming unemployment insurance contribution collection
Unemployment insurance contributions will, as a rule, be collected from employers based on actual wages reported to the incomes register. Employers may, however, still choose an advance payment based on an estimated payroll.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded28 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 263/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Remote road association meetings and pilotage
Road associations will be able to permit participation in meetings by remote connection without a separate amendment to their rules. At the same time, temporary flexibilities will be introduced for maritime pilotage licences during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 178/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reform of Nuclear Waste Fund investments
Assets of the State Nuclear Waste Management Fund may be invested in a more diversified manner than before to achieve better returns. At the same time, the fund's governance model will be reformed and the separate research and grant systems for nuclear research will be merged.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming criminal and security data protection
New uniform rules will be laid down for the processing of personal data by authorities dealing with criminal matters and national security. The reform will clarify official practices and improve citizens' data protection in criminal matters.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 9/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting EU data protection rules
A new Data Protection Act will be enacted in Finland to supplement the directly applicable EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, the old Personal Data Act will be repealed and the supervision of data protection will be centralised under the Data Protection Ombudsman.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 108/2018 vpPassed
Updating EU references in the Narcotics Act
References to European Union provisions in the Narcotics Act will be updated to correspond to current EU law. The amendment ensures that the definitions of narcotics and the control of precursors remain up to date.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded21 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 257/2020 vpPassed
Ban on combining scrappage premiums
Only one scrappage premium may be granted per new purchase. Multiple scrappage premiums can no longer be combined for the purchase of the same passenger car, electric bicycle or public transport ticket.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded17 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Defence Forces powers to intercept drones
The Finnish Defence Forces will receive the power to intercept drones and unmanned aircraft using technical devices or force. The powers will protect military sites and national defence against unauthorised intelligence gathering and other security threats.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded2 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 104/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementing the proposal establishing Traficom
The proposal makes technical and substantive adjustments to an earlier proposal to establish the new Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). The amendments ensure that the agency reform will enter into force at the beginning of 2019.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded24 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving book accessibility for the print-disabled
The production and use of books and audiobooks intended for visually impaired and other print-disabled people will be made easier without separate copyright permission. Works in an accessible format can also be exchanged and distributed smoothly across EU borders.
Ville Kaunisto: No vote recorded23 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote