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- HE 158/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming fuel stockpiling obligations
Rules on the compulsory stockpiling of natural gas and other imported fuels will be updated. The obligation to stockpile natural gas will apply to gas users and sellers instead of importers, including smaller operators.
10 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2015 vpPassed
Freezing index increases for higher education
No index increases corresponding to rising costs will be made to central government funding for universities and universities of applied sciences in the years 2016–2019. The government funding received by higher education institutions will thus not increase with rising prices and wages.
15 Dec 2015 · 1 vote108 jaa64 ei - HE 43/2020 vpPassed
Second supplementary budget for 2020
The second supplementary budget for 2020, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and opposition proposals in dissenting opinions.
27 Apr 2020 · 3 votes - HE 188/2016 vpPassed
Reforming joint public service points
Joint customer service points in public administration will be reformed to better provide guidance and support for digital transactions. Customer services can be provided via remote connections or home visits, for example, alongside traditional in-person visits.
21 Apr 2017 · 1 vote96 jaa58 ei - HE 104/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing Salla national park
Finland's 41st national park will be established in Salla to protect nature and promote sustainable tourism. The area covers nearly 10,000 hectares of state-owned land and water around the Sallatunturi fells.
25 Nov 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · 3 §, mietintö / Mauri Peltokangas
96 jaa44 ei - HE 101/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal identification and registration
A new act on the identification and registration of animals will be enacted in Finland to align national legislation with the EU Animal Health Law. The system will be extended to cover the registration of pets and new animal species in order to safeguard animal welfare and health.
24 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2022 vpPassed
Updating the international postal convention
Finland will approve and bring into force the updated Universal Postal Convention of the Universal Postal Union. The convention lays down common rules, liabilities and charges for international postal services.
20 Sep 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Extending environmental leave to appeal
Appeals to the Supreme Administrative Court in environmental, water and construction matters will require leave to appeal. The reform will speed up the processing of cases and the finalisation of decisions.
18 Dec 2017 · 1 vote124 jaa57 ei - HE 25/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Closing restaurants and cafes to customers
Restaurants, cafes and bars will be closed to customers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, takeaway sales and home delivery of food and beverages will remain permitted.
30 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 123/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Freezing 2018 social benefit index increases
Social benefits linked to the national pension index will not be increased in 2018, but will remain at their 2017 level. However, a separate increase matching price increases will be made to the basic amount of social assistance, and the level of veterans' benefits will be maintained.
13 Dec 2017 · 4 votes106 jaa77 ei - HE 270/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Downsizing and centralising district courts
The number of district courts in Finland will be reduced from 27 to 20, and their court locations will be cut. In addition, the handling of certain demanding categories of cases, such as company reorganisations and maritime law cases, will be centralised in fewer district courts than before.
24 Nov 2017 · 1 vote95 jaa77 ei - HE 153/2021 vpPassed
Strengthening market surveillance of environmental products
Surveillance of products covered by environmental protection and waste legislation will be brought under the general act on market surveillance. At the same time, clearly designated responsible authorities will be named for different product categories.
21 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 94/2021 vpPassed
Expanding occupational safety enforcement powers
Occupational safety and health authorities will be given new tools to monitor the safety of work equipment online and the right to use data from the incomes register in monitoring working conditions. In addition, the authorities will be obliged to report suspected work-related human trafficking and chemical safety breaches to the police.
21 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 98/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming communications services and media regulation
Consumer protection for telephone and internet subscriptions will be improved, and separate pricing for calls to corporate numbers will be abolished. At the same time, new obligations will be placed on video services and streaming platforms to protect minors and provide European content.
21 Dec 2020 · 9 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 25 §, mietintö / Jani Mäkelä
40 jaa14 ei - HE 179/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Aligning firearms legislation with EU directive
Finnish firearms legislation will be reformed to comply with the EU's tightened Firearms Directive. At the same time, the opportunity for reservists and the National Defence Training Association of Finland to practise with firearms suitable for the needs of national defence will be safeguarded.
17 May 2019 · 12 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Krista Mikkonen
111 jaa57 ei - HE 177/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming vehicle approval and supervision rules
A new Vehicles Act will be enacted in Finland to align national legislation with EU vehicle regulations. At the same time, market surveillance of vehicles will be enhanced by introducing a new administrative penalty payment.
18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 96/2017 vpPassed
Higher property tax on wind farms
Wind farms will generally be brought under the higher power plant tax by calculating their capacity threshold on the basis of a shared grid connection. The change will increase tax revenue for wind power municipalities and raise costs for energy companies.
27 Oct 2017 · 1 vote151 jaa8 ei - HE 167/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Cutting electricity tax, raising heating taxes
The electricity tax on industry and data centres will be lowered significantly, while taxes on heating fuels will be increased. At the same time, the energy tax refund scheme for energy-intensive industry will be phased out.
14 Dec 2020 · 8 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 8 a §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
32 jaa23 ei - HE 217/2020 vpPassed
Extending tax exemption for coronavirus supplies
The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat coronavirus will be extended by six months. The tax relief applies both to domestic sales and to acquisitions from other EU countries.
10 Dec 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, 1 momentti kohta 1, mietintö / Elina Lepomäki
39 jaa14 ei - HE 145/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding FSHS to UAS students
Students at universities of applied sciences will be covered by the same student healthcare as university students. Kela will organise healthcare for higher education students and the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) will provide the services across the country.
3 May 2019 · passed without a vote