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Merja KyllönenEach row shows how the selected MPs voted in the bill's decisive vote.
- HE 109/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Shortening retention periods for payment defaults
An entry of a payment default will be removed from credit records within one month of the debt being paid in full. In addition, a new entry will no longer extend the retention period of earlier payment defaults.
Merja Kyllönen: Yes27 Apr 2022 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mari Rantanen
93 jaa55 ei - HE 51/2019 vpPassed
New development funding for regional projects
A new funding instrument will be created for regional councils to support regional development projects. The funding will promote the vitality, sustainable growth and economic renewal of regions and cities.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 46/2019 vpPassed
Expanding grounds for interrupting studies
Students at the Emergency Services Academy will be able to interrupt their studies or defer starting them for the duration of military service, non-military service, and family leave without losing their place of study. The change aligns the rules of the Emergency Services Academy with other educational institutions.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2022 vpPassed
Opening the aviation market with Armenia
Finland brings into force an air transport agreement between the EU and Armenia that creates a common aviation area. The agreement will allow the operation and opening of air services between the parties on equal terms.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2022 vpPassed
Establishing a UNICEF office in Finland
An innovation office of the UN children's fund UNICEF will be established in Finland. The agreement confirms the official status and privileges of the office and its staff in Finland.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 112/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Civilian crisis management recruitment and leave
The statutory right to leave of absence for public sector employees participating in civilian crisis management will be limited to a maximum of three years over a five-year period. At the same time, certain posts can be reserved exclusively for first-time applicants in order to broaden the pool of experts.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded19 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Gas market liberalisation and fee caps
The Finnish natural gas market will be opened to competition and the gas transmission network unbundled from sales operations. At the same time, an annual maximum cap of 15 per cent will be set on increases in electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution fees.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded4 Jul 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 227/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementing the 2021 budget
A supplementary proposal to the 2021 central government budget (HE 146/2020 vp), comprising adjustments made subsequently by the Government to the budget proposal. It is considered together with the main budget proposal.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded21 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.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 25/2017 vpPassed
Harmonising alternative fuel distribution
Finland will introduce harmonised technical requirements and labelling for electric vehicle recharging points and alternative fuel refuelling stations. Consumers will receive clearer information on the compatibility of different fuels and recharging options with their vehicles, as well as on price comparisons.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded6 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 1/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing State Pension Fund budget transfers
More funds will be transferred from the State Pension Fund to the central government budget to pay pensions. The change will smooth out the peak years of central government pension expenditure and ease expenditure pressures on central government finances.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded11 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 9/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Extending closure compensation and cost support
New cost support and closure compensation will be granted to businesses that suffered from coronavirus restrictions during the winter 2021–2022 closures. Support can be sought especially by operators in tourism, hospitality and the events sector, as well as businesses whose premises were closed or events prohibited.
Merja Kyllönen: Absent9 Mar 2022 · 1 voteOnly vote · 5 e §, mietintö / Veijo Vallin
88 jaa22 ei - HE 8/2022 vpPassed
Extending VAT exemption for coronavirus supplies
The value added tax (VAT) exemption for supplies used in the prevention, testing and treatment of coronavirus will be extended until the end of June 2022. The change will reduce the procurement costs of equipment needed to manage the pandemic.
Merja Kyllönen: Absent4 Mar 2022 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
93 jaa18 ei - HE 234/2021 vpPassed
Waiving supervisory fees for tour operators
Travel agencies and other travel organisers will not be charged supervisory and insolvency protection fees for 2021. The change will support the financial situation of businesses in the sector that have suffered from coronavirus restrictions.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded4 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 139/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing product safety and market surveillance
Authorities will be given new tools to monitor the safety of products on sale, particularly in online commerce. At the same time, surveillance rules for several different product groups will be consolidated into a single act.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded3 Mar 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming upper secondary studies and matriculation
Upper secondary studies will move from courses to study credits, and students will be guaranteed better support for learning and personal study guidance. At the same time, restrictions on retaking matriculation examination tests will be abolished and upper secondary schools will be required to cooperate with higher education institutions.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded26 Jun 2018 · 10 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Li Andersson 4
95 jaa81 ei - HE 223/2021 vpPassed
Facilitating international film co-productions
Finland will adopt the revised convention on international film co-productions. The convention will facilitate the participation of Finnish producers in international film projects and their financing.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded22 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 203/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming covered bond regulation
Legislation governing covered bonds issued by banks and mortgage bank operations will be reformed to comply with EU regulations. The reform introduces new liquidity and authorisation procedures and raises the collateral value of housing loans.
Merja Kyllönen: No vote recorded22 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 239/2021 vpPassed
Temporary unemployment security for entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs affected by the coronavirus pandemic can temporarily receive labour market subsidy without having to close down their business activities completely. The right to the support will apply retroactively from the beginning of 2022 until the end of February.
Merja Kyllönen: Absent28 Jan 2022 · 1 voteOnly vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen
72 jaa32 ei - HE 119/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Fifth supplementary budget for 2020
The fifth supplementary budget for 2020, that is, amendments to the state budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in dissenting opinions by the opposition.
Merja Kyllönen: Yes1 Oct 2020 · 12 votes