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Minja KoskelaEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 49/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining permits for genetically modified trials
Permit procedures for trials and products involving genetically modified organisms will be reformed and accelerated in line with EU regulation. The public consultation period for field trials will be halved, and consultations may be waived entirely in cases of urgent medical treatment.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 44/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling Covid restrictions in prisons
Activities, visits and prison leaves in prisons may be restricted to prevent coronavirus infections. In addition, the commencement and serving of community sanctions may be postponed where necessary due to the epidemic situation.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded25 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded25 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded20 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded20 Nov 2025 · no votes yet - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded10 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded10 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded6 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded21 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Minja Koskela: No vote recorded20 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote