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- HE 94/2017 vpPassed
Statutory reporting of biological hazards
Employers' obligation to report the spread of dangerous biological agents and keep records of exposed employees will be incorporated directly into law. The amendment clarifies the legislation, but does not introduce significant new practical obligations.
12 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 78/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming vocational qualification grants
All individuals who have completed a vocational qualification and have at least five years of employment history will be eligible for a vocational qualification grant. At the same time, the increased grant paid for a first qualification will be abolished, and the upper age limit for the grant will rise to 68.
12 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 95/2017 vpPassed
Bringing forward the delegation's term
The new term of office of the delegation of the Commission for Local Authority Employers will begin at the start of January instead of October in the year following municipal elections. The change will speed up the start of the new delegation after municipal elections.
11 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2017 vpPassed
Closer customs cooperation with Uruguay
Finland and Uruguay will begin official cooperation in the prevention and investigation of customs offences. The customs authorities of both countries will be able to exchange information and provide each other with mutual administrative assistance.
10 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 269/2016 vpPassed
Extending business prohibitions to self-employed professionals
A business prohibition could also be imposed on private self-employed professionals, and authorities could more readily ask the police or Finnish Customs to investigate the prerequisites for a prohibition. At the same time, it would ensure that the mere materialisation of business risk and insolvency does not lead to a business prohibition.
29 Sep 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2017 vpPassed
Lowering late-payment interest for farmers
The rate of interest for late payment on insurance contributions payable to Mela (the Farmers' Social Insurance Institution) will be temporarily reduced to 4 per cent. The change will ease farms' temporary payment difficulties caused by the weak market situation in agriculture.
21 Sep 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 266/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining and digitising firearms licensing
Acquisition and possession permits for firearms will be combined into a single firearm licence that can be applied for electronically, and the aptitude test for licence applicants will be abolished. The requirement to present firearms at police stations will be curtailed, and firearms dealers will begin entering firearms data directly into the police's electronic system.
4 Jul 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementary budget for 2017
The supplementary budget for 2017, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's dissenting proposals.
30 Jun 2017 · 23 votes - HE 40/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Border Guard retirement and EU cooperation
The retirement ages for posts in the Finnish Border Guard will be raised gradually in line with the pension reform. At the same time, provisions will be added to legislation on Finland's participation in the European Border and Coast Guard activities and return operations.
30 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2017 vpPassed with amendments
State coverage of official travel damages
The state will discontinue private travel insurance policies and begin compensating for damages occurring on official travel abroad directly through the State Treasury. The change will bring savings to the state and harmonise travel coverage for personnel.
30 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 56/2017 vpPassed
Countering unmarked military groups
Authorities will be granted the right to intervene in the activities of military groups operating without state insignia and to use force against them throughout the country. The entry of an unmarked military group into the country will be criminalised as a violation of territorial integrity.
28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Raising Finnish Defence Forces retirement ages
The retirement ages of Finnish Defence Forces personnel will be raised incrementally to correspond to the general increase in the retirement age. The change ensures that careers in office continue until the entitlement to a pension begins.
28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2017 vpPassed
Introducing recycling rules for large ships
Legislation supplementing EU rules will be introduced in Finland to ensure the safe and environmentally sound dismantling of large ships. The acts define the authorities supervising ship recycling and the penalties to be imposed for breaches of the rules.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 62/2017 vpPassed
Establishment of the EU-LAC Foundation
Finland will approve the agreement on an international foundation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. The foundation promotes cooperation, research and dialogue between the two regions.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2017 vpPassed
Deepening cooperation with New Zealand
Finland would approve a broad partnership agreement between the European Union and New Zealand. The agreement would create a formal framework for political and economic cooperation between the parties.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 262/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming water rights and permits
Expropriations related to hydraulic engineering will be tied to the requirement of public need under the Constitution in order to improve property protection. At the same time, placing cables and pipes under waterways will be facilitated by transferring minor projects from permits to a notification procedure.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2017 vpPassed
Enabling air transport with Seychelles
Finland and Seychelles are concluding an air services agreement that establishes rules for air transport between the two countries. The agreement grants airlines the right to fly between the countries without restrictions on routes or frequencies.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2017 vpPassed
Opening air services to the Dominican Republic
Finland and the Dominican Republic agree on air transport between the two countries. The agreement enables direct scheduled flights and creates rules for airline operations between the countries.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2017 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Sri Lanka
Finland and Sri Lanka will introduce a bilateral air transport agreement. The agreement establishes a formal framework for direct flights and airline co-operation.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 64/2017 vpPassed
Opening air transport links to Mauritius
Finland and Mauritius are concluding an air services agreement that establishes rules for air transport between the two countries. The arrangement will allow freer development of flight connections.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote