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- HE 86/2019 vpPassed
Securing commuter transport for night workers
An employer's obligation to arrange commuter transport for a night worker will be incorporated directly into the act in situations where no public transport or private vehicle is available. The amendment maintains the previous practice when the new Working Hours Act enters into force.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2019 vpPassed
Repealing an obsolete trade agreement act
Finland will repeal an old act that was intended to implement agreements concerning World Trade Organization commitments on trade in services. The act was never brought into force because the agreements entered into force directly through the European Union.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Extending leave to appeal
The rules on appeals in environmental and housing matters will be aligned with the general rules of administrative courts. Appeals against decisions of an administrative court to the Supreme Administrative Court will, as a rule, require leave to appeal.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 56/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal and food import controls
A new act will clarify the supervision of imports of animals, food, and feed from outside the EU. An administrative penalty payment may be imposed for violations of import rules.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 44/2019 vpPassed
Grants for investigating indoor air problems
The state will begin granting aid for condition surveys and renovation planning concerning moisture and indoor air problems in residential buildings. Support will be available to owners of detached houses and housing companies.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 73/2019 vpPassed
Digitalising environmental administration public notices
Public notices and notifications by environmental authorities will be transferred from physical notice boards to the authorities' websites. At the same time, the old procedure of posting decisions on notice boards will be discontinued.
11 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 75/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising appeal rules in the police sector
The appeal provisions in acts within the police sector will be updated to correspond to the new Administrative Judicial Procedure Act. Appeals against administrative court decisions to the Supreme Administrative Court will as a rule require leave to appeal.
10 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2019 vpPassed
Updating rescue services legislation and appeals
Rescue services legislation will be brought up to date in line with the new administrative judicial procedure and data protection legislation. At the same time, students at the Emergency Services Academy Finland will be granted the right to apply for leave to appeal to the Supreme Administrative Court regarding decisions concerning their studies.
9 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2019 vpPassed
Updating authority tasks on citizens' initiatives
The Citizens' Initiative Act will be updated to correspond to new EU legislation and the reform of state authorities. The Digital and Population Data Services Agency will verify statements of support for European citizens' initiatives and advise citizens on initiative-related matters.
9 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 35/2019 vpPassed
Permanent increase in upper secondary funding
Funding for upper secondary schools will be permanently increased by 18 million euros per year. The additional funding aims to improve the quality of upper secondary education and broaden the range of courses offered.
9 Dec 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · Perustelut, mietintö / Sari Multala
96 jaa68 ei - HE 58/2019 vpPassed
Updating Finnish Border Guard appeal provisions
Appeal provisions within the administrative branch of the Finnish Border Guard will be updated to correspond to the new Administrative Judicial Procedure Act. The amendments will correct outdated statutory references and remove unnecessary duplicate provisions.
5 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 22/2019 vpPassed
Extending health and social services contract restrictions
The dissolution of joint municipal cooperation areas for health and social services and major outsourcing projects will be restricted while the new health and social services reform is being prepared. The period of validity of the investment and contract restrictions imposed on municipalities will be extended.
5 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2019 vpPassed
Establishing a UN office in Finland
An office of the United Nations Office for Project Services focusing on sustainable development impact investing will be established in Finland. The proposal approves the international agreement concerning the establishment of the office as well as its privileges and tax exemptions.
3 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing a European bioimaging centre in Finland
The central hub of the European research infrastructure for biological and medical imaging will be established in Finland. A new act will confirm the organisation's legal status and exempt it from value added tax (VAT) and excise duties.
3 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2019 vpPassed
Revising the Nordic health care agreement
The agreement between the Nordic countries on the mobility of health care professionals will be amended so that the recognition of professional qualifications follows the EU Professional Qualifications Directive. At the same time, the agreement will be updated regarding the exchange of supervisory information between authorities.
29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - 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.
29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 40/2019 vpPassed
Extending conditional reimbursement for new medicines
Conditional Kela reimbursement for new and expensive medicines will be extended until the end of 2025. In addition, the rules on medicine reimbursements and entrepreneurs' occupational healthcare reimbursements will be clarified.
29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 27/2019 vpPassed
Increasing the soft drink tax
The tax on soft drinks will increase from the beginning of 2020, with the increase targeted in particular at sugary drinks. At the same time, the threshold for small beverage producers' tax-exempt production will be raised.
29 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2019 vpPassed
Updating occupational safety fund provisions
The current official name of the Centre for Occupational Safety will be updated in the act on the occupational safety and health fund. Outdated statutory references will also be corrected.
28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming liability for hazardous maritime transport
Finland will implement an international convention on compensation for damage caused by hazardous substances carried by sea. Shipowners will be subject to strict liability and mandatory insurance, supplemented by an international compensation fund.
28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote