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Mika Poutala

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  1. HE 50/2026 vpIn progress

    Expanding intelligence and crime prevention powers

    The Constitution will be amended so that provisions can be laid down by act to grant authorities the right to restrict the sanctity of the home and the secrecy of confidential communications in order to combat serious crime and security threats. This will enable intelligence and surveillance to target homes and confidential messages even before a concrete crime has occurred or an individualised suspicion of a crime exists.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    28 May 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 223/2021 vpPassed

    Facilitating international film co-productions

    Finland will adopt the revised convention on international film co-productions. The convention will facilitate the participation of Finnish producers in international film projects and their financing.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    22 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 24/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining cross-border dispute resolution

    The handling of cross-border small disputes and debt claims in the EU will be streamlined. A procedure for applying to review an issued judgment or order for payment in exceptional circumstances will be added.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    4 May 2017 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 134/2020 vpPassed

    Flexibility for the biofuel distribution obligation

    Fuel distributors will be allowed to carry over a larger share of their 2020 biofuel surplus to the following year's obligation. At the same time, supervision of the distribution obligations for biofuels and bio-fuel oil will be transferred from the Finnish Tax Administration to the Energy Authority.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    6 Nov 2020 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 163/2020 vpPassed

    Extending temporary Covid-19 unemployment flexibilities

    Temporary Covid-19 flexibilities in unemployment security will continue until the end of 2020. An unemployed person working part-time can still earn more than usual without it reducing their unemployment benefit, and benefits can be paid in advance during backlogs.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    26 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 149/2017 vpPassed

    Approving the EU-Canada trade agreement

    Finland will approve CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between the European Union and Canada. The agreement removes trade barriers and facilitates business operations between the parties.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    21 May 2018 · 1 vote
    141 jaa
    42 ei
  7. HE 239/2021 vpPassed

    Temporary unemployment security for entrepreneurs

    Entrepreneurs affected by the coronavirus pandemic can temporarily receive labour market subsidy without having to close down their business activities completely. The right to the support will apply retroactively from the beginning of 2022 until the end of February.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    28 Jan 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen

    72 jaa
    32 ei
  8. HE 206/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Registration requirement for debt collection

    Fixed-term licensing for debt collection activities will be abolished and replaced with a registration procedure that remains valid until further notice. Operators collecting debts on behalf of others must register with the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    18 Apr 2018 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 16/2015 vpPassed with amendments

    Raising retirement age and pension reform

    The minimum age for an earnings-related pension will rise gradually from 63 to 65 years and will later be linked to life expectancy. The reform standardises pension accrual, replaces part-time pension with new pension types and extends working careers.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    23 Dec 2015 · 6 votes
    157 jaa
    4 ei
  10. HE 106/2015 vpPassed with amendments

    Cutting health insurance reimbursements and copayments

    Health insurance reimbursements for medicines, travel and medical care will be cut, and the copayments paid by clients will be increased. In addition, temporary additional fees will be imposed on operators in the pharmaceutical sector for 2016.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    22 Dec 2015 · 5 votes
    114 jaa
    71 ei
  11. HE 80/2015 vpPassed with amendments

    Restricting early childhood education and care

    A child's right to municipal early childhood education and care will be limited to 20 hours a week if the parents do not work or study full-time. The right to full-time care will still be retained for children of parents in full-time work or studies, as well as in situations where it meets the needs of the child or the family.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2015 · 1 vote
    114 jaa
    65 ei
  12. HE 114/2015 vpPassed

    Ending ministry confirmation of regional plans

    Regional land use plans and joint municipal master plans will no longer need to be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for confirmation. Plans will enter into force directly on the basis of local decisions, and related appeals will be handled by the administrative courts.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    18 Dec 2015 · 2 votes
    151 jaa
    20 ei
  13. HE 77/2015 vpPassed

    Tuition fees for non-EU students

    Finnish higher education institutions will start charging tuition fees to students from outside the EU and EEA in foreign-language degree programmes. At the same time, higher education institutions will be required to establish a scholarship system to support fee-paying students.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    18 Dec 2015 · 3 votes
    137 jaa
    46 ei
  14. HE 197/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming water traffic rules and boating

    The rules for waterborne traffic will be brought together into a single new act, and a clear responsibility of the master will be defined for recreational craft. At the same time, boat rental will be made easier, and administrative traffic penalty fees will begin to be imposed for minor infractions instead of petty fines.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    12 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 284/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Harmonising public administration information management

    A new information management act will be enacted for public administration, bringing together and harmonising the rules governing data processing, information systems and information security across public authorities. Authorities will be obliged primarily to process documents electronically and exchange information via technical interfaces.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    10 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 194/2017 vpPassed

    Reforming protective equipment and cableway safety

    Amendments required by EU regulations on safety requirements for personal protective equipment and cableways will be made to Finnish legislation. At the same time, product labelling, supervision and penal provisions will be clarified.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    14 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote
  17. 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.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2021 · 15 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 62 l § , mietintö / Riikka Purra , Mari-Leena Talvitie

    82 jaa
    61 ei
  18. HE 133/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Video recording oral evidence in courts

    Oral evidence in the district courts will be recorded on video as well as audio. In appeals, the court of appeal and the Supreme Court will receive evidence from these recordings, meaning witnesses and injured parties will not have to appear in court again.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    21 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 190/2021 vpPassed

    Digitalising EU transfers of excise goods

    The monitoring of excise goods moved commercially between EU countries will move from paper documents to an electronic system. The reform will streamline reporting procedures for businesses and enhance the prevention of tax fraud.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    20 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  20. HE 154/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming protected animal damage compensation

    Damage caused by protected animals will be compensated under a new act, and government grants can be applied for to prevent such damage. The change clarifies the application procedure for compensation and improves the position of business operators.

    Mika Poutala: No vote recorded
    16 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote