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- HE 260/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding vocational education study records
Personal study plans for vocational education and training will be stored in the national study register. This will speed up data transfer and make studies smoother, particularly when a student changes educational institutions or completes studies in the workplace.
8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 245/2018 vpPassed
Organising port service supervision and complaints
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will begin handling complaints relating to the application of EU port services regulation. The agency will be granted the right to obtain necessary information from port operators and to impose sanctions for breaches of the rules.
8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 212/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter penalties for child sexual offences
More severe prison sentences could be imposed for aggravated sexual offences against children. Aggravated child rape would be added to the Criminal Code as a new offence.
8 Apr 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 203/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Military intelligence powers
Statutory powers for military intelligence will be established for the Finnish Defence Forces to detect and anticipate serious military and international threats directed at Finland. The powers cover human intelligence, information systems intelligence, and communications intelligence both domestically and abroad.
8 Apr 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 112 §, mietintö / Markus Mustajärvi
167 jaa10 ei - HE 202/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Civilian intelligence powers for Supo
Legislation on civilian intelligence will be created in Finland, granting the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) powers to gather information on activities threatening national security both domestically and abroad. At the same time, criminal pre-trial investigation powers will be removed from Supo, and independent oversight of legality will be created for its activities.
8 Apr 2019 · 3 votesClosest vote · 2. lakiehdotus, 19 §, mietintö / Markus Mustajärvi
168 jaa10 ei - HE 282/2018 vpPassed
Tightening dividend taxation on nominee shares
Dividend taxation on nominee-registered shares would be tightened and supervision stepped up. The actual end-beneficiary information for dividends must always be reported to the Finnish Tax Administration for a reduced tax rate to be applied.
26 Mar 2019 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Timo Harakka 3
94 jaa77 ei - HE 278/2018 vpPassed
Developing Keva's risk management and services
Keva's obligation to assess the risks of its operations will be tightened and reducing the risk of work disability will be made one of its statutory duties. At the same time, the services supporting work ability provided by Keva will be extended to cover central government employers as well.
26 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 305/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening listed company corporate governance
Remuneration of management and related party transactions in listed companies will become more transparent, and shareholders' ability to influence remuneration will be strengthened. At the same time, institutional investors will be required to disclose their shareholder engagement, and listed companies will be given better opportunities to identify their shareholders.
25 Mar 2019 · 2 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen 2
101 jaa81 ei - HE 264/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Lowering electronic identification prices
Wholesale prices for strong electronic identification will be lowered and the conclusion of contracts between operators will be sped up. The reform will make it easier to offer new identification services and expand the use of secure online transactions.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 237/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening legal protection for children in care
Good treatment and legal protection of children placed outside the home will be improved in child welfare. The use of restrictive measures in residential institutions will be tightened and supervision of out-of-home care will be increased.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 213/2018 vpPassed
Mandatory identification for slot machines
Playing slot machines in shops and other gaming locations will require mandatory identification to reduce gambling harm. At the same time, the period of validity of lottery and bingo licences for non-profit entities will be extended.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 172/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming seed sector regulation and supervision
A new Seed Act will replace the previous Seed Trade Act and update the rules on seed quality, certification and trade. Authorities will gain new means to supervise the seed trade and intervene in non-compliant activities, including online.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 157/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport qualifications and emergency preparedness
Heavy vehicle drivers will be able to obtain their professional qualification by taking examinations alone, and the local knowledge component will be removed from the taxi driver examination. At the same time, qualification requirements for authority vessels will be made more flexible and large transport companies will be required to prepare for disruptions.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 69/2018 vpPassed
Expanding nurses' prescribing rights
Nurses who have completed supplementary training will be able to prescribe medicines on a limited basis also in home care, specialised medical care and publicly outsourced services. The change will speed up patients' access to care and free up doctors' working time for more demanding tasks.
25 Mar 2019 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 23 b §, mietintö / Kristiina Salonen
106 jaa65 ei - HE 309/2018 vpPassed
Stricter fishing penalties and Lapland permits
A person who unlawfully catches endangered fish will have to compensate the conservation value of the fish to the state. At the same time, residents of Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki will obtain the right to a seasonal permit for state-owned salmon and trout waters in their home municipality.
21 Mar 2019 · 3 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Hanna Halmeenpää 1
141 jaa30 ei - HE 33/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising decisions on ancient monuments
Permits to alter ancient monuments and the determination of the boundaries of protective zones will be transferred from the ELY Centres (Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) directly to the Finnish Heritage Agency. At the same time, application and decision-making procedures will be clarified.
21 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming financial data and solvency rules
Financial market legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and capital adequacy rules. The reform will clarify the maintenance of misconduct registers and strengthen the protection of banks' own funds.
19 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 252/2018 vpPassed
Restricting foreign ties in military posts
A person who has dual citizenship or other foreign ties that compromise security could not be appointed to military posts in the Finnish Defence Forces or the Finnish Border Guard, or to studies leading to them. Potential risks would be assessed on a case-by-case basis in connection with a security clearance.
18 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 323/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementary budget for 2019
The supplementary budget for 2019, comprising amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in the opposition's dissenting opinions.
14 Mar 2019 · 24 votes - HE 273/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Restricting subsequent asylum applications and work
Subsequent asylum applications and applicants' right to work will be restricted to prevent individuals who have received a negative decision from delaying their removal without grounds. At the same time, it will be made easier for foreigners who have already worked in Finland for a year to move to a new sector.
14 Mar 2019 · 8 votes145 jaa33 ei