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- HE 20/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining state property transactions
The sale and leasing of state property will be accelerated by raising the independent decision-making thresholds of ministries and agencies. At the same time, consultation procedures concerning conservation and national security will be reformed.
28 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2019 vpPassed
Slaughterhouse substitutions for veterinary students
Veterinary students will be able to substitute temporarily for official veterinarians in slaughterhouses. This will ease the shortage of veterinarians in slaughterhouses and ensure the continuity of meat inspection.
26 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 39/2019 vpPassed
Increasing basic security and family benefits
Basic social security benefits, such as minimum sickness and parental allowances as well as unemployment security, will be increased by 20 euros per month from the start of 2020. In addition, child benefit for single parents and large families, child maintenance allowance and single parents' social assistance will be raised.
26 Nov 2019 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Arja Juvonen
85 jaa71 ei - HE 38/2019 vpPassed
Vaasa emergency care and court opinions
A comprehensive 24-hour emergency care unit will be established at Vaasa Central Hospital, strengthening services for the region and especially for Swedish-speaking residents. In addition, university hospital districts will be required to provide independent medical expert opinions to the courts.
26 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2019 vpPassed
Student financial aid increases and indexation
The study grant will be linked to the national pension index, which tracks increases in the cost of living, and the provider supplement for students with children will be increased. At the same time, the terms of the student loan compensation for people completing a degree abroad will be made more flexible and the housing supplement abroad will be standardised.
26 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 25/2019 vpPassed
Raising tobacco duty
Tax on tobacco products will be increased in stages in 2020 and 2021. As a result of the increase, prices for cigarettes and rolling tobacco are estimated to rise by an average of 12 per cent.
25 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Fourth supplementary budget for 2019
The fourth supplementary budget for 2019, covering amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's proposals based on dissenting opinions.
22 Nov 2019 · 2 votes - HE 45/2019 vpPassed
Reforming legislation on Eurojust cooperation
Finnish legislation will be aligned with the European Union's new Eurojust Regulation. The change clarifies cooperation between the EU agency for criminal justice cooperation and Finnish authorities in combating serious crime and terrorism.
22 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2019 vpPassed
Abolishing the waste oil charge
The waste oil charge levied on lubricating oils and preparations will be abolished from the beginning of 2020. However, government grants for waste oil management may be paid from previously accumulated funds until the end of 2021.
22 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2019 vpPassed
Lowering unemployment insurance contributions for 2020
Unemployment insurance contributions for employees and employers will be lowered for 2020. At the same time, the maximum size of the Employment Fund's business cycle buffer will be increased to smooth out economic fluctuations.
20 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 52/2019 vpPassed
Improving accommodation on small fishing vessels
Fishing vessels under 24 metres would be brought within the scope of legislation regarding accommodation and food catering. The amendment implements an EU directive on working conditions in the fishing sector.
19 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Increasing small pensions
The national pension and the guarantee pension will be increased to improve the livelihood of recipients of small pensions. At the same time, housing allowance for pensioners and the rehabilitation allowance for young people will be adjusted so that pensioners benefit more fully from the increases.
19 Nov 2019 · 4 votesClosest vote · 4. lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Arja Juvonen vastalause 2
98 jaa71 ei - HE 42/2019 vpPassed
Adjusting farmers' accident insurance financing
The financing shares of occupational accident and occupational disease insurance for farmers and grant recipients will be updated to reflect actual costs. The insured persons' own contribution share will increase, leading to a moderate rise in insurance premiums.
19 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 10/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing the Digital and Population Data Services Agency
The tasks of local register offices and the Population Register Centre will be transferred to the new Digital and Population Data Services Agency from the beginning of 2020. At the same time, the regulation governing personal data registers maintained by the agency and data protection will be clarified and harmonised.
19 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2019 vpPassed
Stepping up plant pest control
A new Plant Health Act will be enacted in Finland to supplement European Union plant health and official control regulations. The reform will improve the prevention and control of dangerous plant diseases and pests.
15 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 7/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Simplifying VAT on EU goods trade
Rules on value added taxation for trade in goods within the EU internal market are to be harmonised and clarified. The changes will ease tax procedures for businesses regarding cross-border trade and storage.
12 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 37/2019 vpPassed
Lowering the aviation supervisory fee
The supervisory fee charged per air passenger would be reduced by ten cents per passenger. The amendment adjusts fee revenue to match the authority's supervisory costs following growth in passenger volumes.
8 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2019 vpPassed
Permanent funding for occupational physician training
State funding for specialist training in occupational health care will be made permanent. The state will continue to reimburse the costs of doctors' specialist training to the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, universities and occupational health service providers.
8 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 17/2019 vpPassed
Implementing the EU-Japan partnership agreement
Finland will approve the broad Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Japan. The agreement will deepen political and sectoral cooperation between EU countries and Japan.
4 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2019 vpPassed
Bringing forward municipal grants to 2019
An increase of 237 million euros in central government transfers agreed for municipalities for 2020 will already be paid in late 2019. The amendment will ease the tight financial situation of municipalities.
25 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote