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- HE 170/2018 vpPassed
Lowering the basic vehicle tax
The basic vehicle tax on passenger cars and vans will be reduced, with the reduction weighted towards low-emission vehicles. The tax on cars emitting more than 200 grams per kilometre and cars taxed on the basis of weight will remain unchanged.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded28 Nov 2018 · 2 votes137 jaa20 ei - HE 135/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Mandatory gambling identification and payment blocking
Mandatory identification will be introduced for all Veikkaus gambling games, and payments transferred to unauthorised foreign gambling websites will begin to be blocked. Illegal marketing of gambling will be tackled with new fines and administrative penalty payments.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded21 Dec 2021 · 15 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 62 l § , mietintö / Riikka Purra , Mari-Leena Talvitie
82 jaa61 ei - HE 129/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming family leave and parental allowances
Parental leave and parental allowances will be divided equally between both parents, and leave can be used flexibly until the child reaches the age of two. In addition, employees will be entitled to five days of annual carer's leave to care for a close relative.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded21 Dec 2021 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Kaisa Juuso
85 jaa62 ei - HE 31/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring evaluation and examination bodies
The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre and the secretariat of the Matriculation Examination Board will be transferred to become separate units within the Finnish National Agency for Education from the beginning of 2018. The Finnish National Agency for Education will provide the administrative and support services for the units, but the actual evaluation and examination duties of the units will remain independent.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded2 Jun 2017 · 1 vote102 jaa62 ei - HE 213/2021 vpPassed
Adjusting corporate tax shares and penalties
Municipalities will be compensated for the tax revenue impacts of corporate tax changes by adjusting the apportionment of corporate tax between the state and municipalities. At the same time, tax surcharges will be eased for investors who opened multiple equity savings accounts by mistake.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded15 Dec 2021 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Matias Marttinen 3
87 jaa56 ei - HE 188/2021 vpPassed
Stricter supervision of corporate transfer pricing
Rules on the taxation of transactions between group companies are being reformed in line with international OECD guidelines. The Finnish Tax Administration will be able to assess intra-group arrangements on the basis of their actual substance and, in exceptional cases, disregard transactions lacking an economic rationale.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 107/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Medicine price competition and pharmacy expansion
The establishment of new pharmacies will be made easier, particularly in connection with health and social services units and in busy commercial areas. At the same time, fixed pricing for non-prescription medicines will be abolished, allowing pharmacies to compete on price within the limits of their sales margin.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 186/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing tax deductions for R&D cooperation
Companies will receive a significantly higher tax deduction for research and development activities carried out in cooperation with research organisations and higher education institutions. The amount of the deduction will triple, and its validity will be extended by two years.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded13 Dec 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Paula Risikko
87 jaa63 ei - HE 158/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming fuel stockpiling obligations
Rules on the compulsory stockpiling of natural gas and other imported fuels will be updated. The obligation to stockpile natural gas will apply to gas users and sellers instead of importers, including smaller operators.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded10 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2015 vpPassed
Freezing index increases for higher education
No index increases corresponding to rising costs will be made to central government funding for universities and universities of applied sciences in the years 2016–2019. The government funding received by higher education institutions will thus not increase with rising prices and wages.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded15 Dec 2015 · 1 vote108 jaa64 ei - HE 43/2020 vpPassed
Second supplementary budget for 2020
The second supplementary budget for 2020, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and opposition proposals in dissenting opinions.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded27 Apr 2020 · 3 votes - HE 188/2016 vpPassed
Reforming joint public service points
Joint customer service points in public administration will be reformed to better provide guidance and support for digital transactions. Customer services can be provided via remote connections or home visits, for example, alongside traditional in-person visits.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded21 Apr 2017 · 1 vote96 jaa58 ei - HE 104/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing Salla national park
Finland's 41st national park will be established in Salla to protect nature and promote sustainable tourism. The area covers nearly 10,000 hectares of state-owned land and water around the Sallatunturi fells.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded25 Nov 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · 3 §, mietintö / Mauri Peltokangas
96 jaa44 ei - HE 101/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal identification and registration
A new act on the identification and registration of animals will be enacted in Finland to align national legislation with the EU Animal Health Law. The system will be extended to cover the registration of pets and new animal species in order to safeguard animal welfare and health.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded24 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2022 vpPassed
Updating the international postal convention
Finland will approve and bring into force the updated Universal Postal Convention of the Universal Postal Union. The convention lays down common rules, liabilities and charges for international postal services.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded20 Sep 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 153/2026 vpIn progress
Air transport agreement with Brazil
Finland and Brazil will bring into force the first bilateral air transport agreement between the two countries. The agreement establishes formal rules for organising flight connections, passenger services and cargo between the countries.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded10 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 43/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Extending environmental leave to appeal
Appeals to the Supreme Administrative Court in environmental, water and construction matters will require leave to appeal. The reform will speed up the processing of cases and the finalisation of decisions.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded18 Dec 2017 · 1 vote124 jaa57 ei - HE 25/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Closing restaurants and cafes to customers
Restaurants, cafes and bars will be closed to customers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, takeaway sales and home delivery of food and beverages will remain permitted.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded30 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 123/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Freezing 2018 social benefit index increases
Social benefits linked to the national pension index will not be increased in 2018, but will remain at their 2017 level. However, a separate increase matching price increases will be made to the basic amount of social assistance, and the level of veterans' benefits will be maintained.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded13 Dec 2017 · 4 votes106 jaa77 ei - HE 270/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Downsizing and centralising district courts
The number of district courts in Finland will be reduced from 27 to 20, and their court locations will be cut. In addition, the handling of certain demanding categories of cases, such as company reorganisations and maritime law cases, will be centralised in fewer district courts than before.
Jarmo Lindberg: No vote recorded24 Nov 2017 · 1 vote95 jaa77 ei