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Markku SiponenEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 43/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining the municipal employment trial
Municipalities participating in the municipal employment trial will be transferred further straightforward unemployment security duties from the public employment services (TE services) to speed up service. Jobseekers will also be able to transfer to become clients of another municipality or the public employment services (TE services) on grounds such as linguistic rights or safety reasons.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming prudential regulation for investment firms
Dedicated prudential and supervisory rules separate from banking regulation will be created for investment firms. The reform tailors capital requirements and risk management obligations better to the size of firms and the actual risks of investment activities.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2025 vpIn progress
Securing Tax Administration data access
The Finnish Tax Administration will receive clearer rights to collect information from banks and other operators for tax supervision without identifying the individuals being audited in advance. At the same time, strict data protection safeguards and an obligation to erase unnecessary personal data will be laid down.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded20 Nov 2025 · no votes yet - HE 9/2021 vpPassed
Bareboat chartering under the Finnish flag
Finnish shipping companies will be able to bring vessels chartered from abroad without a crew temporarily under the Finnish flag without having to remove the vessel from its home country's register. Finnish legislation will apply on the vessels, opening up new employment opportunities for Finnish seafarers.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded10 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 242/2020 vpPassed with amendments
More flexible municipal finances and administration
The Local Government Act and the Transfer Tax Act will be amended to streamline municipalities' financial management, decision-making, and cooperation. Among other things, the reform clarifies the rules on electronic meetings, extends the right of initiative, and establishes a statutory framework for mergers of joint municipal authorities.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded10 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 254/2020 vpPassed
Digitalising Kela decisions and duties
Kela can issue benefit decisions to clients electronically instead of by paper mail if the client has consented to this. At the same time, Kela's new statutory duties and current organisational structure will be updated in the act governing the institution.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded6 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2021 vpPassed
Extending remote meetings and meeting postponements
Companies, housing companies, co-operatives and associations can continue to hold their meetings remotely or postpone them due to the coronavirus pandemic. The temporary rules will be extended until the end of June 2022.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 255/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Supervision of sustainable finance disclosures
The Financial Supervisory Authority will receive powers to supervise disclosure obligations related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility in the financial sector. Financial administrative sanctions can be imposed for omissions regarding sustainability disclosures and for misleading marketing.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded29 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Vaccine injury compensation for personnel abroad
State employees working abroad, personnel serving in crisis management duties and their family members will be entitled to compensation for adverse effects caused by a Covid-19 vaccine received abroad. Compensation will be paid on the same grounds as for pharmaceutical injuries caused by vaccines administered in Finland.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded21 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 261/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening anti-money laundering measures
Regulations on combating money laundering and terrorist financing will be specified to bring them into line with an EU directive and international recommendations. Clarifications will be made to customer due diligence and monitoring obligations for operators in the financial sector and other reporting entities.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded20 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 238/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming public libraries and rules
The Library Act will be reformed to reflect the digital operating environment and the changed role of libraries as meeting places. At the same time, the principle that basic services are free of charge will be reinforced and library rules of conduct will be updated.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 178/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming adult basic and literacy education
Basic education for adults and persons past compulsory school age, preparatory education and literacy instruction will be combined into a single coherent educational path. The reform will clarify studies and speed up immigrants' transition to further education and working life.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 214/2016 vpPassed
Maintaining daily allowance levels during contribution changes
The levels of sickness, unemployment, and occupational accident daily allowances will be maintained even though employees' social insurance contributions rise. At the same time, the deadline for farmers' accident notifications will be extended to two months.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded21 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 140/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Adjusting municipal central government transfers
Central government transfers to municipalities for basic public services will be reduced, and savings and compensation measures will be introduced into central government transfers from the beginning of 2017. Municipalities will be compensated for losses of tax revenue, while savings resulting from the Competitiveness Pact and transfers of tasks will also be taken into account.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded21 Dec 2016 · 3 votesClosest vote · 55 §, mietintö / Joona Räsänen
94 jaa54 ei - HE 34/2021 vpPassed
Extending debt enforcement relief
The temporary relief measures in debt enforcement introduced due to the coronavirus epidemic will be extended until the end of 2021. Debtors can continue to be granted payment periods or payment-free months more flexibly than usual.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded13 Apr 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 118/2016 vpPassed
Deepening EU–Kazakhstan cooperation
Finland will approve the enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan. The new agreement will replace the earlier agreement and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, security and sustainable development.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2016 vpPassed
Reforming public-benefit rules for rental housing
Developers of new state-subsidised rental housing will no longer be required to hold public-benefit corporation status; instead, requirements will be applied directly to individual projects. At the same time, the maximum return permitted to owners will be cut and official oversight tightened.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 131/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Incorporating state reception centres into Migri
State reception centres will be transferred into the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) will decide independently on the establishment and closure of reception centres.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2016 vpPassed
Updating measuring instrument legislation
The regulations governing measuring instruments and weighing instruments will be updated to correspond to the European Union's revised product legislation. Technical and reliability requirements for the instruments will remain unchanged.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 110/2016 vpPassed
Reforming real estate VAT rules
The concept of immovable property in value added tax (VAT) will be aligned with EU rules. Immovable property will also include machinery and equipment permanently installed in buildings that cannot be moved without damaging the building.
Markku Siponen: No vote recorded15 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote