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Pekka ToveriEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 71/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Consolidating enforcement into one national agency
The Office of the National Bailiff and 22 local enforcement offices will be merged into a single nationwide National Enforcement Authority. At the same time, enforcement will be divided into rapid basic enforcement and more demanding extensive enforcement to streamline the processing of cases.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded9 May 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 149/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Trial of two-year pre-primary education
A trial will be launched in Finland for 2021–2024 in which some children will start free pre-primary education at the age of five. The trial will examine the effects of two-year pre-primary education on children's learning, development, and educational equality.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sari Multala
42 jaa13 ei - HE 58/2017 vpPassed
Transferring artists' survivor pensions to Keva
A separate act will be enacted on survivors' pensions payable to relatives of recipients of supplementary artist pensions. The granting of survivors' pensions will be transferred from the Ministry of Education and Culture to the pension provider Keva.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded24 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 169/2020 vpPassed
Exempting nature reserves from property tax
Private nature reserves will be exempt from property tax. The reform aims to encourage landowners to protect nature without a tax burden.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded8 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 242/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming police data protection rules
Legislation on the processing of personal data by the police will be reformed to align with European Union data protection rules and the modern operating environment. The regulatory framework will be clarified by moving from separate registers to data processing based on purposes of use.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded3 May 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 241/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Finnish Border Guard personal data reform
Legislation on personal data in the Finnish Border Guard will be reformed to meet European Union data protection requirements. Regulation will be based on data purposes rather than separate registers, and data controller duties will be centralised at the Headquarters of the Finnish Border Guard.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded3 May 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 170/2020 vpPassed
Temporarily reducing the lottery tax
The lottery tax paid by gambling operators will be temporarily reduced for 2021. The change safeguards grants distributed from Veikkaus proceeds to organisations and other beneficiaries.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded27 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 295/2018 vpLapsed
Permitting price competition for non-prescription medicines
Pharmacies will be able to sell non-prescription medicines below the statutory maximum price by accepting a lower retail margin. In addition, medicines can officially be dispensed to customers via pharmacy pick-up lockers.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 57/2017 vpLapsed
Supplementing the funding system for regions
A uniform central government funding model will be created for other duties transferring to the regions, such as business and rural services. At the same time, it will be ensured that central government grants awarded for premises are not clawed back from municipalities due to changes in premises caused by the reform.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 37/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining employment services and job search
The transfer of employment services from the state to municipalities will be facilitated by clarifying rules on staff transfers, contracts, and IT systems. At the same time, meeting obligations will be eased for jobseekers who will soon find employment or enter military or non-military service.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded14 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 19/2020 vpPassed
Raising the Åland equalisation rate
The central government funding share received by the Åland region, known as the basis for equalisation, will be increased. The change will increase the annual central government funding paid to the region.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded20 Nov 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1 §, mietintö / Olli Immonen
46 jaa8 ei - HE 272/2018 vpPassed
Loss of citizenship for serious offences
A person may lose Finnish citizenship if they commit a serious offence involving treason, high treason or terrorism directed against Finland. Deprivation of citizenship applies only to persons who also hold the citizenship of another state.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded11 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 156/2020 vpPassed
Raising unemployment insurance contributions for 2021
Unemployment insurance contributions for 2021 will be raised for both employees and employers to secure the financing of unemployment security. At the same time, the inclusion of various bonuses and work-based dividends in the earnings subject to contributions will be clarified.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded19 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Civilian intelligence powers for Supo
Legislation on civilian intelligence will be created in Finland, granting the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) powers to gather information on activities threatening national security both domestically and abroad. At the same time, criminal pre-trial investigation powers will be removed from Supo, and independent oversight of legality will be created for its activities.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded8 Apr 2019 · 3 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 19 §, mietintö / Markus Mustajärvi
168 jaa10 ei - HE 278/2018 vpPassed
Developing Keva's risk management and services
Keva's obligation to assess the risks of its operations will be tightened and reducing the risk of work disability will be made one of its statutory duties. At the same time, the services supporting work ability provided by Keva will be extended to cover central government employers as well.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded26 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 305/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening listed company corporate governance
Remuneration of management and related party transactions in listed companies will become more transparent, and shareholders' ability to influence remuneration will be strengthened. At the same time, institutional investors will be required to disclose their shareholder engagement, and listed companies will be given better opportunities to identify their shareholders.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded25 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen 2
101 jaa81 ei - HE 213/2018 vpPassed
Mandatory identification for slot machines
Playing slot machines in shops and other gaming locations will require mandatory identification to reduce gambling harm. At the same time, the period of validity of lottery and bingo licences for non-profit entities will be extended.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 157/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport qualifications and emergency preparedness
Heavy vehicle drivers will be able to obtain their professional qualification by taking examinations alone, and the local knowledge component will be removed from the taxi driver examination. At the same time, qualification requirements for authority vessels will be made more flexible and large transport companies will be required to prepare for disruptions.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 231/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter penalties for EU fraud
The Criminal Code will be tightened to combat fraud and misconduct directed against European Union funds. Companies can be subject to penalties for value added tax (VAT) fraud and EU fraud, and aggravated misuse of subsidies will be made punishable by imprisonment.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded14 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 8 b §, mietintö / Ville Tavio
168 jaa15 ei - HE 60/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving online service accessibility
Websites and mobile applications of the public sector and key service providers would have to be accessible and easy to use for all users. Authorities would be required to provide digital services and related advice.
Pekka Toveri: No vote recorded8 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote