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Merja KyllönenEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 199/2024 vpPassed
Automatic extension of temporary protection permits
Residence permits and residence permit cards for recipients of temporary protection will remain valid automatically without a separate application for an extension for as long as the protection decision remains in force. The three-year maximum duration of protection will be removed, but permits will remain temporary in nature.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded27 Feb 2025 · 3 votesClosest vote · Proposed statement
101 jaa74 ei - HE 50/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Abolishing the VAT threshold relief
The VAT relief for small businesses will be abolished at the beginning of 2025. Small businesses will, however, be able to utilise tax exemption in other EU countries through a new common scheme.
Merja Kyllönen: No20 Jun 2024 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 3 §, mietintö / Aki Lindén ja Eeva Kalli
91 jaa73 ei - HE 320/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary windfall taxes on energy
A temporary additional tax would be imposed on companies in the electricity sector and the fossil fuel sector on exceptionally high profits in 2023. The tax would channel excess returns accumulated during the energy crisis to the state.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded14 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2024 vpPassed
Freezing index increases for Yle
No annual index increases will be made to the state funding of the Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle) in 2025–2027. The company's funding will remain at the 2024 level during this period.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded28 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2024 vpPassed
Raising excise duty on spirits
Taxation of spirits and strong intermediate products will be increased in 2025–2027. The increases will raise consumer prices of spirits moderately over the next three years.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded28 Nov 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Käsittelyn pohja, mietintö / Joona Räsänen
98 jaa70 ei - HE 63/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding remote connections in court proceedings
Courts will be able to hold hearings entirely via remote connections, and judges will also be able to participate in hearings remotely. In addition, hearing parties, witnesses and experts via remote connection will be made easier and more flexible.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded28 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2024 vpPassed
Tax liability for online alcohol buyers
A person ordering alcohol or other taxable products from a foreign online shop could be ordered to pay Finnish excise duty if the seller fails to meet their obligations. Shipments must also be accompanied by an identifier issued by the Finnish Tax Administration.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded14 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2024 vpPassed
Facilitating renewable energy construction
Rules concerning renewable energy projects will be added to the Nature Conservation Act in accordance with an EU directive. The construction and operation of renewable energy will be deemed to be in the overriding public interest.
Merja Kyllönen: No14 Jun 2024 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mai Kivelä 2
112 jaa53 ei - HE 178/2026 vpIn progress
Reintroducing afforestation aid for wasteland
Afforestation aid for wasteland will be reintroduced for 2027–2029 to increase forest area and carbon sinks. Private landowners will be able to apply for state aid to plant forest on, for example, fields taken out of cultivation or former peat extraction sites.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded30 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 117/2024 vpPassed
Steering digital financial management
The Finnish Patent and Registration Office will steer and coordinate the development of businesses' digital financial management. The objective is to speed up the electronic flow of invoices, receipts and other financial information between businesses and public authorities.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded18 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing Defence Properties in Senate Group
Management of central government defence real estate will be brought together under a new public enterprise, Defence Properties, which will operate as a subsidiary of Senate Properties. At the same time, the Construction Establishment of the Defence Administration will be abolished and its operations transferred to become part of the new Senate Group.
Merja Kyllönen: Yes15 Dec 2020 · 2 votes32 jaa22 ei - HE 20/2024 vpPassed
Sharing atomic defence information with NATO
Finland will accede to the ATOMAL agreement between NATO member states, which enables the sharing and receipt of classified atomic defence information. The agreement will help Finland prepare better for nuclear threats and participate fully in NATO's collective defence planning.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded29 May 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming maritime safety and reporting rules
Vessels will be required to report containers lost at sea, and fire safety requirements for ships will be improved. In addition, the processing of fairway dues will be streamlined by permitting automated decision-making for certain claims for revised assessment.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded9 May 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 138/2024 vpPassed
Allowing employment for diplomats' family members
Finland and Ukraine agree on the right of family members of diplomats and other mission staff to work in their host country. Family members will be able to engage in gainful employment without having to waive their diplomatic status.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded13 Nov 2024 · 2 votesClosest vote · Luottamuslause valtioneuvostolle / Kimmo Kiljusen ehdotus
98 jaa76 ei - HE 228/2026 vpIn progress
Invoicing municipal shares of basic social assistance
Kela will begin invoicing municipalities directly each month for their financial contributions to basic social assistance. Costs will no longer be deducted from municipal central government transfers with a two-year delay.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded16 Oct 2026 · no votes yet - HE 215/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Launching a two-year basic income experiment
A basic income experiment will be carried out in Finland in 2017–2018, in which 2,000 unemployed persons will be paid a tax-free basic income of 560 euros per month. The experiment will investigate whether an unconditional basic income promotes employment and reduces incentive traps in social security.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded23 Dec 2016 · 3 votes168 jaa5 ei - HE 80/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Implementing sustainable aviation and ground power
Lower-emission fuels will be phased into aviation and ground power will be provided to aircraft at airports. Authorities will be granted the power to monitor these obligations and impose penalty payments for non-compliance.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded8 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 185/2026 vpIn progress
Introducing new healthcare client fees
New client fees will be introduced in public healthcare for demanding examinations and procedures, as well as for services related to deceased persons. At the same time, existing client fees will be increased, and central government funding for wellbeing services counties will be cut.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded29 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 102/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Combining and streamlining language examinations
Language examinations for public administration will be merged into the National Certificates of Language Proficiency, and examinations can also be taken in subtests. At the same time, examination certificates will become electronic and results will be made available in the My Studyinfo service.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded7 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 248/2026 vpIn progress
Transferring central government accounting
Central government accounting and the preparation of the final accounts will be transferred from the State Treasury to the Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR. The aim is to bring the operational tasks of central government financial administration together in one place and achieve savings.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded23 Oct 2026 · no votes yet