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Raija VahasaloEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 79/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Event guarantee for public event organisers
An event guarantee will be created for organisers of public events and their subcontractors to compensate for costs if an event has to be cancelled or restricted due to coronavirus regulations. The guarantee covers 85 per cent of incurred costs announced in advance.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded27 May 2021 · 7 votesClosest vote · Mietintö / Pia Kauma, lausumaehdotus 6
32 jaa23 ei - HE 58/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Organising criminal justice cooperation with Britain
Finland will implement the rules of the EU–UK agreement on the extradition of offenders and the exchange of criminal records following Brexit. However, Finnish citizens will no longer be extradited to the UK.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded27 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 262/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming food and agricultural registers
Official registers in the food and agriculture sector will be consolidated into a new food administration information resource, and the responsibilities of authorities in processing data will be clarified. At the same time, open access to agricultural spatial and environmental data will be increased without compromising data protection.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded27 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2021 vpPassed
Centralising unemployment security statements
The processing of labour policy statements concerning unemployment security can be centralised in designated public employment services (TE services) offices across the country. The aim of the reform is to speed up the issuing of statements and ensure consistent decisions for applicants regardless of their place of residence.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2021 vpPassed
Extending mobile subscription telemarketing ban
The telemarketing ban on mobile subscriptions would be extended by three years until summer 2024. At the same time, provisions allowing the processing of anonymised traffic data from radio communications in piloting and development activities would be extended.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining permits for genetically modified trials
Permit procedures for trials and products involving genetically modified organisms will be reformed and accelerated in line with EU regulation. The public consultation period for field trials will be halved, and consultations may be waived entirely in cases of urgent medical treatment.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 44/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling Covid restrictions in prisons
Activities, visits and prison leaves in prisons may be restricted to prevent coronavirus infections. In addition, the commencement and serving of community sanctions may be postponed where necessary due to the epidemic situation.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2021 vpPassed
Stricter controls on cross-border cash
Controls on cash of at least 10,000 euros entering or leaving across the EU external border will be tightened. The declaration and disclosure obligations will apply not only to cash carried by travellers but also to postal, courier and freight shipments.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 19/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Recording liberal adult education in Koski
Studies completed at adult education centres, folk high schools or elsewhere in liberal adult education could be recorded in the national Koski study database. This will make the skills acquired by students visible and make them easier to utilise in job seeking and further studies.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 249/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reporting daycare shortcomings and staffing ratios
Daycare centre staff will have a statutory obligation to report shortcomings they observe in early childhood education and care, and whistleblowers will be protected against retaliation. At the same time, the act will explicitly state that staff absences may not be used as a reason to deviate from the staffing ratio in daycare centres.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded25 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 244/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying public procurement procedures
Rules on public procurement will be specified and corrected to align better with EU law. The scope of framework agreements will have to be stated more clearly, and checking the backgrounds of subcontractors will be made easier.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded25 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 133/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Improving access to forest data
Users will be able to search for data on jointly owned forests and forestry directly from online services more easily than at present. At the same time, individuals' address details will be protected and people will be able to prohibit the use of their data for direct marketing.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded20 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.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded20 Nov 2025 · no votes yet - HE 36/2021 vpPassed
Extending remote participation in property meetings
Participants may continue to attend meetings for cadastral surveys, joint property associations and reindeer herding co-operatives via remote connection or in writing. The validity of the exceptional meeting arrangements would be extended until the end of 2021.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 264/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming average adjustment and insurance disputes
The activities and regulation of the average adjuster, who prepares adjustment statements for maritime losses and marine insurance claims, are updated. In insurance disputes concerning ordinary pleasure craft, an adjustment statement from an average adjuster will no longer be required before bringing the matter before a court.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2021 vpPassed
Institutional voting in military garrisons
Persons performing conscript service or voluntary military service for women will be able to vote directly in their own garrisons in the 2021 municipal elections. The arrangement safeguards the voting opportunities of those performing military service during the coronavirus pandemic without the need for separate transport.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a 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.
Raija Vahasalo: 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.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded12 May 2021 · passed without a vote - 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.
Raija Vahasalo: 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.
Raija Vahasalo: No vote recorded10 May 2021 · passed without a vote