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- HE 251/2020 vpPassed
Retaining hydrographers in seafarer pensions
Hydrographic survey vessels will not be included in the crew support scheme for shipping companies, as the European Commission did not approve the amendment. Employees working on these vessels will nonetheless continue to be covered by the Seafarer Pensions Act.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded26 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 6/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending restaurant restrictions through June 2021
Coronavirus restrictions on restaurant opening hours, alcohol service, customer capacity and hygiene will be extended until the end of June 2021. The measures aim to prevent the spread of coronavirus in close social contacts.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded24 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 5/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Second supplementary budget for 2019
The second supplementary budget for 2019, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's proposals in dissenting opinions.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded28 Jun 2019 · 35 votes - HE 3/2019 vpPassed
More flexible student financial aid criteria
Access to student financial aid will become easier for students whose studies have slowed down due to, for example, a permanent learning difficulty. In addition, new education providers will be able to have their education covered by student financial aid without a one-year waiting period.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded28 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Central government budget for 2018
The central government budget for 2018. Parliament voted in plenary session on hundreds of individual appropriation items and opposition amendments before the budget was approved.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded22 Dec 2017 · 804 votes - HE 73/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Merging Tampere universities and educational cooperation
The two universities in Tampere will be merged into a new foundation university, with Tampere University of Applied Sciences also brought under its auspices. At the same time, all Finnish higher education institutions will be given the opportunity to organise and procure teaching from one another more flexibly.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded14 Dec 2017 · 5 votesClosest vote · 3. lakiehdotus, 3 §, mietintö / Pilvi Torsti
99 jaa82 ei - HE 179/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Broadening recognition of foreign driving licences
Driving licences issued by all states recognised by Finland will be accepted for driving in mainland Finland. The right to drive will be valid for up to one year from entry into the population register.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded13 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 101/2017 vpPassed
Introducing postal voting abroad
Finns living permanently abroad or staying abroad temporarily during elections will have the opportunity to vote by post in general elections. The voter orders the documents to their foreign address, votes in the presence of two witnesses, and posts their ballot to Finland.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded24 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 62/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing maritime spatial planning
A maritime spatial planning system will be established in Finland to reconcile different uses of the sea and environmental protection in territorial waters and the exclusive economic zone. The coastal regional councils will be jointly responsible for drafting the plans.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded25 May 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 177/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming vehicle approval and supervision rules
A new Vehicles Act will be enacted in Finland to align national legislation with EU vehicle regulations. At the same time, market surveillance of vehicles will be enhanced by introducing a new administrative penalty payment.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 148/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing central government transfers to municipalities
The central government transfer to municipalities for basic public services will be increased from the beginning of 2021. In addition, municipalities will be granted temporary additional support to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 158/2020 vpPassed
Financial support for voluntary municipal mergers
The state will resume paying financial support to municipalities that merge voluntarily. In addition, any losses in central government transfers resulting from a merger will be compensated to the new municipality for a fixed period.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded16 Dec 2020 · passed without a 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.
Markku Siponen: 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.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded9 Dec 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sari Multala
42 jaa13 ei - 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.
Markku Siponen: 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.
Markku Siponen: 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.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded3 May 2019 · passed without a vote - 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.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded14 Jun 2024 · 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.
Markku Siponen: 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.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes