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Toimi KankaanniemiEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: No22 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: Absent9 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: 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.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 159/2018 vpLapsed
Combining and reforming disability services
The Disability Services Act and the Act on Special Care for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities will be merged into a single framework, so that services will be granted based on individual need for assistance rather than a medical diagnosis. The reform will strengthen the self-determination, equality and independent living of persons with disabilities.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 154/2018 vpLapsed
Stricter animal welfare requirements
The reform will improve animals' living conditions, treatment and protection by requiring better consideration of species-specific needs. Animals must, among other things, be guaranteed continuous access to drinking water in permanent housing facilities, and pain relief must be used during painful procedures.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 137/2018 vpLapsed
Creating a police reserve for disruptions
A volunteer police reserve will be established in Finland to assist the police during major disruptions and exceptional situations. Reservists may be called up to fixed-term public-service employment by a decision of the Government to support police operations.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 96/2018 vpLapsed
Reforming integration services and responsibilities
Immigrant integration services will be reformed and aligned with regional administration and health and social services. Primary responsibility for regional integration and employment services will be transferred to the regions, while municipalities will continue to be responsible for local basic services.
Toimi Kankaanniemi: No vote recorded18 Apr 2019 · no votes