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Merja Rasinkangas

Each row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.

  1. HE 180/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Differentiating candidate numbers in simultaneous elections

    Candidates in elections held simultaneously will receive clearly distinct number series. This will reduce confusion when municipal and county elections are conducted at the same time.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    18 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 172/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reinstating statutory workplace accident investigations

    Investigations into serious workplace accidents will be provided for by law, allowing accident investigations suspended for data protection reasons to resume and be extended to agriculture. In addition, administrative streamlining and technical revisions will be made to occupational accident, motor liability and patient insurance legislation.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    18 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 165/2024 vpPassed

    Clarifying animal welfare liabilities and fees

    Liability for damages caused during animal welfare control will transfer from municipalities to the state, and municipalities will gain the right to charge fees for animal welfare control carried out by health inspectors. In addition, the obligation for veterinarians to report defects that hinder the breeding of dogs and cats will be postponed.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    17 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 131/2024 vpPassed

    Therapy guarantee for children and young people

    Children and young people under the age of 23 will be guaranteed rapid and free access to short-term psychotherapy or other psychosocial treatment and support for mental health in primary-level services. Treatment or social welfare support must be started no later than 28 days or one month after the need has been identified.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    17 Dec 2024 · 10 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Anna Kontula 3

    111 jaa
    57 ei
  5. HE 121/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Slowing fuel distribution obligation increases

    The distribution obligation for transport fuels will be increased more moderately than previously enacted in 2025–2027, curbing price pressures on petrol and diesel. At the same time, fuel distributors will also be able to fulfil their obligation through public charging electricity and by financing other emission reduction measures.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    17 Dec 2024 · 7 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 5 § , mietintö/ Lotta Hamari

    105 jaa
    77 ei
  6. HE 119/2024 vpPassed

    Introducing emissions trading for fuel distribution

    A new emissions trading system for the distribution of fossil fuels will be introduced in Finland, covering road transport, individual heating of buildings, industry and off-road machinery. Fuel distributors must purchase emission allowances for the fossil fuels they sell, which will raise fuel prices for end users.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    17 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    154 jaa
    16 ei
  7. HE 114/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming learning support in schools

    Support for learning in pre-primary and basic education will be reformed by abandoning the three-tiered support system. Pupils will primarily be offered support directly within the teaching group, as well as individual support measures where needed.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    17 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 160/2024 vpPassed

    Moving students to housing supplement

    Students without children will be transferred from the general housing allowance to the housing supplement of student financial aid from 1 August 2025. The housing supplement is an individual benefit paid as a rule only for months of study.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    16 Dec 2024 · 1 vote
    112 jaa
    56 ei
  9. HE 155/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Centralising corporate data in EU portal

    Finnish companies and financial sector entities will be required to submit their financial and sustainability information to national collection bodies, which will forward it to an EU-wide single access point. The change will improve free access to and the comparability of company data for investors across Europe.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    13 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 139/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Speeding up law enforcement information exchange

    Information exchange between the Finnish police, Finnish Customs and the Finnish Border Guard and authorities in other EU countries will be harmonised and expedited. The authorities will gain access to a centralised system and stricter time limits for the disclosure of criminal information.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    12 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 187/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Easing startup for small care providers

    Sole entrepreneurs in health and social services would be able to start their operations immediately after submitting an application for registration, without waiting for an official decision. The registration obligation for public service providers would in turn be postponed by two years.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  12. HE 170/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Publishing data centre locations

    Large data centres will be required to publish information on the region where they are located on their websites. At the same time, the Energy Authority will receive the right to supervise and inspect data centres.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 158/2024 vpPassed

    Clarifying VAT and late-filing penalties

    A late-filing penalty can be imposed directly under the law also when excess refundable value added tax (VAT) has been declared. In addition, the Intervention Fund for Agriculture will regain the right to deduct VAT.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 130/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Banning mediation in domestic violence

    Violent offences against close persons or other similar offences will no longer be dealt with in statutory criminal mediation. The amendment protects victims from pressure exerted by suspects and ensures that such acts are dealt with in the formal criminal justice process.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    11 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 159/2024 vpPassed

    Strengthening learning support in upper secondary schools

    General upper secondary students will receive a statutory right to remedial teaching and special needs education, and it will become possible to take an examination in music, visual arts, or physical education in the matriculation examination. In addition, English-language general upper secondary education and an English-language matriculation examination will be made possible for young people whose proficiency in Finnish or Swedish is not sufficient for a regular general upper secondary school.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    9 Dec 2024 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Hanna Kososen moniste

    145 jaa
    38 ei
  16. HE 151/2024 vpPassed

    Making municipal climate plans voluntary

    The statutory obligation for municipalities to draw up their own climate plan will be abolished. Municipalities will be able to decide on their climate actions and plans voluntarily.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    9 Dec 2024 · 2 votes
    103 jaa
    79 ei
  17. HE 129/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Raising initial deductible for medicine reimbursements

    The annual initial deductible for prescription medicine reimbursements will increase from 50 euros to 70 euros from the beginning of 2025 and will in future be tied to the national pension index. At the same time, pharmacies will be required to keep in stock and always offer customers the lowest-priced medicine option.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    9 Dec 2024 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Hanna-Leena Mattila

    103 jaa
    79 ei
  18. HE 98/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Clarifying minimum taxation for large groups

    Calculation and procedural rules concerning the minimum taxation of large groups will be specified. The amendments will align Finnish legislation with international guidance and tax models.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    9 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 178/2024 vpPassed

    Banning ship wastewater discharges

    Discharging scrubber washwater, treated sewage, and washing and galley grey water into the sea will be prohibited in Finnish territorial waters. In addition, new obligations will be placed on ports and shipping companies to reduce maritime emissions and provide on-shore power.

    Merja Rasinkangas: Yes
    5 Dec 2024 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Voimaantulosäännös , mietintö / Tiina Elo

    154 jaa
    19 ei
  20. HE 162/2024 vpPassed

    Status and tax exemption for ACTRIS

    ACTRIS ERIC, a European atmospheric research organisation based in Finland, will be granted independent legal status. At the same time, the organisation will be exempted from value added tax (VAT) and excise duties for its official research use.

    Merja Rasinkangas: No vote recorded
    5 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote