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Merja RasinkangasEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 77/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Right of appeal against state appointments
An applicant who is not appointed to a state office or public-service employment relationship will be able to appeal the appointment decision to an administrative court. However, the right of appeal will not apply to, for example, the highest state offices, short fixed-term appointments or positions filled without an open application process.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded16 Oct 2018 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 59 §, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero
88 jaa75 ei - HE 107/2018 vpPassed
Earlier background checks on travel providers
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) will gain access to information on travel service providers from the Grey Economy Information Unit sooner than previously planned. The data will allow the authority to monitor whether operators meet their statutory obligations starting as early as late 2018.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 80/2018 vpPassed
Approving the EU-Afghanistan cooperation agreement
Finland will approve a comprehensive partnership and development agreement between the European Union and Afghanistan. The agreement creates a formal framework for cooperation in areas such as trade, development cooperation, human rights and security.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 28/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Overhauling radiation safety and supervision
A new Radiation Act will be enacted in Finland to transpose the EU Radiation Safety Directive into national legislation and modernise radiation protection rules. The reform would tighten safety requirements for the use of radiation and enhance the supervision of indoor radon and various treatment devices.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 103/2018 vpPassed
Tax treaty between Finland and Hong Kong
Finland and Hong Kong will introduce a comprehensive tax treaty to eliminate double taxation of income and prevent tax evasion. The treaty clarifies which party has the right to tax income moving between the countries.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2018 vpPassed
Approval of the EU-Australia framework agreement
Finland would approve the comprehensive framework agreement between the European Union and Australia and incorporate it into national legislation. The agreement creates a binding legal basis for political, economic and security cooperation between the parties.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2026 vpIn progress
Extending passport and identity card validity
The period of validity of passports and identity cards for adults will be extended from five to ten years. At the same time, submitting passport photographs will be restricted to businesses, and information on guardians will be entered in the passports of minors.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded4 Jun 2026 · no votes yet - HE 46/2026 vpIn progress
Extending data protection fines to authorities
Administrative fines could be imposed on public authorities and other public bodies for breaches of data protection rules. At the same time, situations in which citizens do not need to be notified of a data breach would be clarified.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded3 Jun 2026 · no votes yet - HE 90/2018 vpPassed
Easing driver requirements for tourism businesses
Employees of home service and tourism businesses will no longer need a taxi driver licence for transport included in service packages. A standard driving licence will be sufficient for transport using a vehicle in the business's possession.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2018 vpPassed
Easing VAT on e-commerce
Value added tax will be simplified for small businesses selling digital services in cross-border EU trade. Small businesses will be able to pay value added tax to their home country if sales of services to other EU countries remain below 10,000 euros.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 78/2018 vpPassed
Tightening controls on mercury use
The use, import and waste management of mercury will be restricted more strictly than before to protect human health and the environment. At the same time, supervisory authorities will be designated and penalties laid down for breaches of the rules.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying and strengthening trade secret protection
A new Trade Secrets Act will be enacted in Finland, consolidating the protection of trade secrets into a single act and improving the remedies available to businesses to address the unauthorised use of secrets. At the same time, the act will protect the right to report wrongdoing and an employee's right to provide necessary information to a shop steward or employee representative.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen
128 jaa45 ei - HE 45/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring road management to regions
The maintenance of highways, transport system planning and the organisation of public transport will be transferred from the abolished ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) to the new regions and partly to the Finnish Transport Agency. The state will retain ownership of highways and steer road management through separate funding and agreements.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 34/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring traffic control to a state company
The maritime, rail and road traffic control operations of the Finnish Transport Agency are to be converted into a wholly state-owned limited liability company. The reform aims to accelerate the utilisation of traffic data in new digital services.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · 1 vote115 jaa58 ei - HE 21/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining residence permits for researchers and students
Entry and residence permits for researchers, higher education students and trainees from outside the EU will be streamlined. At the same time, their mobility between EU countries and their opportunities to stay in Finland to work will be facilitated.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 180/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming road traffic rules and penalties
Finland's road traffic rules will be completely overhauled, and an administrative traffic penalty fee will be introduced for minor traffic offences. At the same time, the rules will be clarified and legislation adapted to the digitalisation and automation of road traffic.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 83/2018 vpPassed
Removing protection for jackdaws
The jackdaw will be classified as an unprotected bird in the Hunting Act. Jackdaws may be trapped and killed without an official derogation permit outside the breeding season.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded29 Jun 2018 · 1 vote148 jaa23 ei - HE 75/2018 vpPassed
Abolishing grain loan stores and seed funds
The obsolete Act on Grain Loan Stores and Seed Funds will be repealed. The remaining grain loan stores and funds will be abolished and their assets channelled to the promotion of agriculture.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting car taxation to new emissions testing
The tax tables for car tax and vehicle tax will be adapted to a new, more precise method of measuring emissions. This ensures that the average level of car taxation remains unchanged, even though measured emission values increase.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 58/2018 vpPassed
Extending student financial aid to adults
People past compulsory school age will receive student financial aid and school transport subsidy to complete basic education studies. The reform will improve income during studies, especially for adults outside the labour market and immigrants.
Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote