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  1. HE 188/2024 vpPassed

    Abolishing ARA and transferring tasks

    The Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland (ARA) will be abolished as a separate agency, and its duties will be transferred to a new Centre for State-subsidised Housing Construction established under the Ministry of the Environment. From 1 March 2025, the new centre will be responsible for granting state housing subsidies, supervising the housing stock, and carrying out the agency's other statutory responsibilities.

    18 Dec 2024 · 1 vote
    98 jaa
    72 ei
  2. HE 85/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding local bargaining

    Opportunities for local bargaining will be expanded so that companies that do not belong to employer associations can also make use of the flexibility provisions in generally applicable collective agreements. If there is no shop steward at the workplace, a local agreement can be concluded with an elected representative chosen by the employees.

    18 Dec 2024 · 2 votes
    112 jaa
    53 ei
  3. 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.

    17 Dec 2024 · 5 votes
    154 jaa
    16 ei
  4. HE 30/2024 vpPassed

    Introducing an asylum border procedure

    A rapid border procedure will be introduced in Finland for processing unfounded asylum applications lodged at the external border. Applicants will not be allowed to move freely within Finland during the procedure, but must remain within the designated reception centre area.

    24 Jun 2024 · 6 votes
    158 jaa
    13 ei
  5. HE 13/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming central government regional administration

    Central government regional administration will be reformed by merging the Regional State Administrative Agencies, Valvira (the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health) and parts of the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) into a new nationwide Licensing and Supervisory Agency. At the same time, the current ELY Centres will be replaced by new vitality centres from 1 January 2026.

    19 Jun 2025 · 5 votes
    153 jaa
    32 ei
  6. HE 165/2025 vpPassed

    Streamlining mineral exploration in mining areas

    Companies operating in former mining areas will be able to obtain an exploration permit more smoothly to continue surveys without a waiting period of several years. At the same time, landowners will be ensured appropriate compensation for their survey areas.

    18 Feb 2026 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 146/2026 vpIn progress

    Extending the last pension institution principle

    Pension applicants will receive their earnings-related pension under a single decision also when their career includes employment at the Bank of Finland or in the Åland public sector. In addition, pension institutions' access to health data will be accelerated by enabling data to be retrieved electronically directly from the Kanta services.

    21 Oct 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Suna Kymäläisen ehdotus EI

    96 jaa
    77 ei
  8. HE 47/2023 vpPassed

    Limiting index increases in church funding

    The annual index increases in central government funding received by the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Orthodox Church will be reduced in 2024–2027. Increases will be calculated based on the rise in the consumer price index minus one percentage point.

    30 Nov 2023 · 1 vote
    97 jaa
    56 ei
  9. HE 128/2024 vpPassed

    Ending national pension payments abroad

    In the future, the national pension will no longer be paid to people living abroad. Only persons residing in Finland will receive the pension going forward.

    13 Dec 2024 · 2 votes
    112 jaa
    56 ei
  10. HE 126/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Tightening housing allowance and asset limits

    Asset limits and restrictions will be introduced for the general housing allowance and the housing allowance for pensioners, reducing or terminating support for households with assets. In addition, housing allowance will decrease in six cities due to a reduction in the maximum limits for housing costs.

    13 Dec 2024 · 2 votes
    112 jaa
    56 ei
  11. HE 95/2025 vpPassed

    Raising alcohol tax and indexation

    Tax on wines and other fermented alcoholic beverages will rise at the beginning of 2026. At the same time, taxes on all alcoholic beverages will be permanently linked to inflation, with tax rates adjusted annually in line with price developments.

    20 Nov 2025 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · Dissenting opinion

    92 jaa
    69 ei
  12. HE 212/2026 vpIn progress

    Strengthening upper secondary crisis preparedness

    Common operating rules will be established for upper secondary educational institutions in the event of exceptional circumstances and serious disruptions, and private education providers will be required to prepare for crises. In addition, the working life committees in vocational education and training will mostly be abolished as a state savings measure.

    9 Oct 2026 · no votes yet
  13. HE 144/2026 vpIn progress

    Introducing combination insurance in unemployment security

    People engaged in both paid employment and entrepreneurial activity will be able to combine their different income sources to meet the condition regarding previous employment in unemployment security. Working grants and foster carer fees can also be taken into account in earnings-related unemployment security.

    16 Oct 2026 · no votes yet
  14. HE 86/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving military preparedness in healthcare

    A duty will be laid down for wellbeing services counties to prepare for military threats and to support the Finnish Defence Forces and NATO with healthcare services. The state will reimburse wellbeing services counties in full for the costs of the new preparedness duties.

    14 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 181/2025 vpPassed

    Allowing diplomats' family members to work

    Family members of Finnish and Uruguayan diplomats and mission staff will be entitled to engage in gainful employment in their host state. Employment will be possible without family members having to waive their diplomatic status.

    26 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 186/2025 vpPassed

    Adjusting the Finland–Norway border

    The state border between Finland and Norway will be adjusted to reflect natural changes in the deep-water channels of the rivers. The land border will remain unchanged and the new boundary line will be confirmed for the next 25 years.

    25 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 208/2026 vpIn progress

    Basic banking for businesses and associations

    Small businesses and associations will be granted a statutory right to basic banking services, such as a payment account and a payment card. At the same time, banks will be set a deadline to respond to customer enquiries concerning basic banking services.

    14 Oct 2026 · no votes yet
  18. HE 78/2025 vpPassed

    Deepening EU-Chile cooperation

    Finland approves the Advanced Framework Agreement between the European Union and Chile, which replaces the previous cooperation agreement that is more than 20 years old. The reform deepens political cooperation between the parties and promotes trade and investment.

    6 Nov 2025 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 220/2026 vpIn progress

    Reforming safety supervision of work equipment

    Safety requirements and market surveillance for machinery and technical equipment used at work will be reformed in line with EU regulation. Administrative penalty payments can be imposed for minor safety deficiencies, and supervision will be centralised under a single authority.

    4 Nov 2026 · no votes yet
  20. HE 172/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming Finnish Customs administration and management

    The internal management and organisational structure of Finnish Customs will be reformed to streamline decision-making and cooperation. The amendment transfers decisions regarding internal organisation from a government decree to Finnish Customs' own rules of procedure.

    19 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote