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Oskari ValtolaEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 92/2020 vpPassed
Extending COVID-19 labour law flexibilities
The exceptional employment rules introduced due to the coronavirus crisis will be extended until the end of 2020. Employers will continue to be able to lay off employees on an expedited timetable.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2020 vpPassed
Flexibility for higher education during coronavirus
New higher education students will be able to register as non-attending in their first academic year if the coronavirus epidemic prevents them from starting their studies. In addition, students will be granted an extension to complete their degree if their studies are delayed because of teaching arrangements caused by the epidemic.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 80/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Securing medicine availability during disruptions
The authorities will receive permanent powers to restrict and target the sale and distribution of medicines during severe supply disruptions. The reform will prevent hoarding of medicines and ensure an adequate supply of critical medicines for all patients.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 64/2020 vpPassed
Reforming Energy Authority preparedness and supervision
The Energy Authority will become the authority responsible for risk preparedness in the electricity sector in Finland. At the same time, the rules on penalties imposed for violations of electricity market rules will be specified.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded24 Jun 2020 · 8 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ville Vähämäki
31 jaa23 ei - HE 53/2020 vpPassed
Temporary reduction of consumer credit interest rates
The interest rate on unsecured monetary credits granted to consumers will be temporarily capped at a maximum of 10 per cent, and the direct marketing of credits will be prohibited. The changes will protect consumers from financial difficulties and over-indebtedness caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded23 Jun 2020 · 3 votesClosest vote · 17 c §, mietintö / Veikko Vallinin ehdotus
40 jaa12 ei - HE 24/2022 vpPassed
Enacting the EU-Qatar aviation agreement
Finland will approve the air transport agreement between the EU and Qatar. The agreement will open aviation markets between the countries and harmonise aviation rules.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2022 vpPassed
Opening the aviation market with Armenia
Finland brings into force an air transport agreement between the EU and Armenia that creates a common aviation area. The agreement will allow the operation and opening of air services between the parties on equal terms.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2022 vpPassed
Introducing a digital seal on visas
A digital seal preventing counterfeiting will be introduced on visas issued by Finland. The act defines the responsibilities of authorities for the technical production of the seal and the security features of visas.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 78/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Improving unemployment exempt amount and mobility allowance
Unemployed people will be able to earn more than before without their unemployment benefit being reduced. In addition, the mobility allowance intended for taking up full-time work will be granted on the basis of a shorter commute.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded4 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 15/2020 vpPassed
Easier combination of work and adult education
Adult education allowance is reformed to make combining work and study more worthwhile and flexible than before. The amount of the allowance will be adjusted directly on the basis of monthly wage data from the incomes register.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded2 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reopening restaurants with coronavirus restrictions
Restaurants and cafés will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from the beginning of June. However, restrictions will be placed on customer numbers, opening hours and hygiene to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded29 May 2020 · 7 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sheikki Laakso
31 jaa19 ei - HE 134/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Central government budget for 2017
The central government budget for 2017. In plenary session, Parliament voted on hundreds of individual appropriation items and opposition amendments before approving the budget.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded22 Dec 2016 · 520 votes - HE 28/2020 vpPassed
Transfer of Bank of Finland pensions
The administration of pension affairs for the staff of the Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority will be transferred to the pension provider Keva. The amount and terms of pensions will remain unchanged, and the Bank of Finland will continue to be responsible for financing them.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded20 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Injunction proceedings against online platforms
Businesses and organisations representing them will be able to apply to the Market Court to prohibit unlawful terms and conditions or practices of online platforms or search engines. An injunction can be reinforced with a conditional fine.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded20 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 229/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing a pan-European pension product
Legislation concerning a pan-European personal pension product will be introduced in Finland. The Financial Supervisory Authority will supervise the provision of these pension products and may intervene in regulatory breaches with penalty payments.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded24 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 61/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Speeding up unemployment benefit payments
The processing and payment of unemployment benefit applications will be temporarily streamlined to clear the application backlog caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Benefits can be paid in advance for longer than before, and the means test for the labour market subsidy as well as certain adjustment rules will be waived for a fixed period.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded6 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 126/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Updating quality control for plant material
Rules on the sale and health requirements of horticultural plant propagating material will be brought into line with EU legislation. An official variety list will be introduced for marketed fruit and berry plants, and new approval requirements will be set for laboratories analysing samples.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded23 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 90/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Civil servant transfers and cooling-off periods
A state civil servant could be transferred for a fixed term to work partly in another agency or outside central government. In addition, provisions on paid cooling-off agreements lasting up to one year and on leave to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court would be added to the act.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded23 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 51/2020 vpPassed
Temporary support for unpaid coronavirus absences
Temporary support will be paid to employees who have had to take unpaid leave to care for a young child at home due to coronavirus recommendations. The support will also be available to employees arriving in Finland from abroad who are absent from work without pay because of a two-week quarantine.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded27 Apr 2020 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus 2, mietintö / Arja Juvonen
31 jaa19 ei - HE 208/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Tighter footwear and clothing label supervision
Supervision of material labelling on footwear and textile products will be enhanced under a new act. Companies may be issued an administrative penalty fee for missing or incorrect product labelling.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded9 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote