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Oskari ValtolaEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 83/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Making it easier to claim competition damages
Claiming compensation for harm caused by infringements of competition law, such as cartels or abuse of a dominant position, will be made easier. The rules improve the opportunities for injured businesses and consumers to obtain full compensation and make court proceedings smoother.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded25 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 138/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Securing rescue services amendments
Legislative amendments concerning rescue services will be separated from the delayed regional reform. This will allow reforms concerning oil spill response, training for contract fire brigade personnel and civil defence shelters to enter into force right from the beginning of 2019.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded13 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 237/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Extending price regulation on initial identification
The regulation on the maximum price of initial identification used when creating an electronic identification tool, such as a mobile certificate, using credentials from another service provider will be extended by two years. At the same time, Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will be tasked with regularly collecting market and statistical data on identification services.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded17 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 220/2018 vpPassed
Payment-based adjustment of unemployment benefits
Wages from part-time or short-term work will be adjusted against unemployment benefits when the wage is paid, rather than when the work was performed. The change eliminates delays in unemployment benefit payments caused by waiting for wage details.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding Defence Forces security powers
The Finnish Defence Forces will be granted the right to provide close protection and secure their special transports outside their own areas without an executive assistance request from the police. Powers to use force and firearms will be laid down for officials performing these duties.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2018 vpPassed
Powers to prevent serious environmental damage
State supervisory authorities will be able to take direct action to prevent a serious hazard to the environment or health if the company responsible for the activity is, for example, bankrupt or unknown. Where possible, the costs incurred from the measures will be recovered retroactively from the liable party.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 147/2018 vpPassed
Opening Hansel's procurement services to municipalities
The central government purchasing body Hansel Oy and KL-Kuntahankinnat Oy, owned by the Association of Finnish Municipalities, will be merged. Municipalities, churches and Keva will also be able to make their purchases of goods and services through Hansel.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded28 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 76/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming unemployment insurance contribution collection
Unemployment insurance contributions will, as a rule, be collected from employers based on actual wages reported to the incomes register. Employers may, however, still choose an advance payment based on an estimated payroll.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded28 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 263/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Remote road association meetings and pilotage
Road associations will be able to permit participation in meetings by remote connection without a separate amendment to their rules. At the same time, temporary flexibilities will be introduced for maritime pilotage licences during the coronavirus pandemic.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 178/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reform of Nuclear Waste Fund investments
Assets of the State Nuclear Waste Management Fund may be invested in a more diversified manner than before to achieve better returns. At the same time, the fund's governance model will be reformed and the separate research and grant systems for nuclear research will be merged.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded4 Mar 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 9/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting EU data protection rules
A new Data Protection Act will be enacted in Finland to supplement the directly applicable EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, the old Personal Data Act will be repealed and the supervision of data protection will be centralised under the Data Protection Ombudsman.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 108/2018 vpPassed
Updating EU references in the Narcotics Act
References to European Union provisions in the Narcotics Act will be updated to correspond to current EU law. The amendment ensures that the definitions of narcotics and the control of precursors remain up to date.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded21 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 257/2020 vpPassed
Ban on combining scrappage premiums
Only one scrappage premium may be granted per new purchase. Multiple scrappage premiums can no longer be combined for the purchase of the same passenger car, electric bicycle or public transport ticket.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded17 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Defence Forces powers to intercept drones
The Finnish Defence Forces will receive the power to intercept drones and unmanned aircraft using technical devices or force. The powers will protect military sites and national defence against unauthorised intelligence gathering and other security threats.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded2 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Improving book accessibility for the print-disabled
The production and use of books and audiobooks intended for visually impaired and other print-disabled people will be made easier without separate copyright permission. Works in an accessible format can also be exchanged and distributed smoothly across EU borders.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded23 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2018 vpPassed
Broadening criminal liability for terrorist offences
Counter-terrorism legislation will be tightened to meet the requirements of an EU directive. Independent training for a terrorist offence and facilitating travel for the purpose of terrorism will also become punishable acts.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 227/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementing the 2021 budget
A supplementary proposal to the 2021 central government budget (HE 146/2020 vp), comprising adjustments made subsequently by the Government to the budget proposal. It is considered together with the main budget proposal.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded21 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2016 vpPassed
Abolishing higher education application fees
Applicants to higher education institutions will no longer be charged a separate processing fee when applying on the basis of studies completed outside the EU or EEA. The application process will become free of charge before tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA enter into force.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded20 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 230/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising health and social services preparedness
Preparedness for disruptive situations and emergency conditions in health and social services will be harmonised across the country. University hospital districts and municipalities will be required to maintain an up-to-date situational picture and draw up joint preparedness plans.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 235/2020 vpPassed
Stricter control of explosives precursors
A more rigorous permit process and background check will be required to purchase and possess chemicals suitable for making explosives, such as concentrated sulphuric acid. The obligations of businesses and online marketplaces selling chemicals to verify customer details and report suspicious purchases will be increased.
Oskari Valtola: No vote recorded17 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote