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Timo FuruholmEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 211/2020 vpWithdrawn
Incorporating GTK's international expert services
The international commercial expert services of the Geological Survey of Finland will be transferred to a new state-owned limited liability company. The reform reduces the agency's financial and tax risks in foreign projects.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded8 Feb 2022 · no votes - HE 107/2019 vpPassed
Reinstating notification of collective redundancies
Employers must notify the public employment services (TE services) if they dismiss at least ten employees for financial or production-related reasons. In addition, employers must inform dismissed employees of their right to an employment plan.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded12 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming gas appliance safety regulation
A new Gas Appliances Act will be enacted in Finland to supplement the EU Gas Appliances Regulation. The act clarifies market surveillance of gas appliances, language requirements, and sanctions imposed for breaches of the rules.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded21 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2019 vpPassed
Preventing tax avoidance with Germany
The income tax treaty between Finland and Germany will be amended to prevent tax avoidance. A rule will be added to the treaty allowing tax benefits to be denied in cases of abuse.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded6 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 240/2021 vpPassed
Temporarily waiving the unemployment waiting period
Unemployment benefit will be paid to people who become unemployed or are laid off immediately from the first day, without a five-day waiting period. In addition, the adjustment of business income will be temporarily facilitated.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded28 Jan 2022 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mia Laiho 2
69 jaa40 ei - HE 106/2019 vpPassed
Extending EU–US air transport agreement
Iceland and Norway will be incorporated into the comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the United States. The arrangement will harmonise transatlantic air traffic and open up new route opportunities for airlines.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded26 Feb 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 178/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Removing the taxi car tax reduction
The car tax reduction for standard taxis will be phased out over four years. Large accessible minivans and school transport taxis will instead be made fully exempt from car tax.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded26 Apr 2018 · 6 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus 2, mietintö / Ronkainen
87 jaa78 ei - HE 86/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Improving family carers' fees and leave
The minimum fee and statutory leave for family carers will be increased, and they will begin to be offered regular health checks. At the same time, the maximum number of clients cared for in a family home will be raised to six.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded27 Jun 2016 · 2 votesClosest vote · Voimaantulosäännös 3 momentti, mietintö / Anneli Kiljunen
104 jaa51 ei - HE 187/2017 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Cuba
Finland and Cuba will introduce a bilateral air transport agreement establishing rules for air services between the countries. The agreement enables direct scheduled flights and clarifies operating conditions for airlines.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded15 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 63/2016 vpPassed
Council of Europe Development Bank privileges
Finland will implement an international agreement concerning the Council of Europe Development Bank. The bank and its staff will be granted the legal protection and tax relief necessary for carrying out their duties.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded26 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 197/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Updating aviation rules and drone surveillance
Aviation legislation will be updated to align with European Union regulations, and the powers of authorities and airports will be clarified. Penalties will be introduced for safety infringements involving drones, or unmanned aircraft, and the detection of unauthorised drones at airports will be facilitated.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded17 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 227/2021 vpPassed
Appeals against European investigation orders
European investigation orders issued in Finland will be open to appeal before a court. This will improve the legal protection of persons subject to cross-border criminal investigation measures.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded15 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 222/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Bringing forward crowdfunding regulation
The entry into force of certain provisions of the Investment Services Act will be brought forward. The amendment corrects a technical error in the earlier act.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded15 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 211/2021 vpPassed
Tightening interest deduction limitations
The ability of companies to deduct interest expenses in taxation using the balance sheet test will be tightened if the corporate group is financed by a significant owner. At the same time, infrastructure companies owned by public sector entities will be exempted from interest deduction limitations.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 206/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rules on medicated feed
Amendments required by EU legislation will be made to the Feed Act concerning the manufacture, distribution and use of animal medicated feed. The reform will improve the safety of the food chain and prevent the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 192/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding the use of learner IDs
The use of the learner ID will be expanded so that it can be used as a general identifier in all early childhood education and care and teaching activities instead of the personal identity code. At the same time, the study attainments and qualifications of the European School of Helsinki will be incorporated into the national data repository for education.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 170/2021 vpPassed
Capping child welfare caseloads
A statutory maximum caseload would be set for child welfare social workers so that workers have more time to focus on each child's situation. A single social worker could be responsible for a maximum of 35 children in 2022–2023 and a maximum of 30 children from 2024 onwards.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded13 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 145/2021 vpRejected
Temporary reduction in gambling lottery tax
The lottery tax on gambling will be temporarily reduced in 2022 and 2023. This will secure the funding received by science, arts, sports, youth work, and health and social services organisations despite the decline in gambling revenue.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded10 Dec 2021 · rejected without a vote - HE 218/2021 vpPassed
Further temporary cut in lottery tax
Lottery tax on gambling operated under an exclusive licence will be temporarily reduced more than previously planned in 2022. The change safeguards grants paid to non-profit beneficiaries from Veikkaus proceeds.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 176/2021 vpPassed
Abolishing car tax on electric cars
Car tax on fully electric and hydrogen cars will be abolished entirely and their annual vehicle tax will be increased. The reform is intended to encourage the acquisition of zero-emission cars and reduce transport emissions.
Timo Furuholm: No vote recorded8 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote