Government bills54
- HE 162/2018 vpPassed
Streamlining election arrangements and notifications
Voters will be able to receive notification of their right to vote solely electronically instead of by traditional postal mail. At the same time, the candidate nomination timetable for the 2019 European Parliament elections will be aligned with the parliamentary elections.
11 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 110/2018 vpPassed
Postponing online firearms permit services
The introduction of the electronic service system for firearms will be postponed to March 2020 due to delays in completing the IT system. At the same time, arms collectors will be given additional time to apply for permits for previously acquired firearms.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 46/2018 vpPassed
More flexible rural broadband subsidies
The statutory fixed disbursement schedule for broadband construction aid in sparsely populated areas will be removed from the act. The amendment gives projects additional time to construct networks and draw down subsidies.
30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming taxation and tax collection procedures
Tax assessment and tax collection practices would be harmonised, and tax assessments could end at different times for individual taxpayers. This would speed up the payment of tax refunds and the processing of back taxes.
22 Dec 2017 · 11 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Harakka, 7
108 jaa87 ei - HE 104/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming forename and surname legislation
Finnish name legislation will be reformed by increasing freedom of choice in selecting names and moving the processing of name matters online. An individual will be able to have four forenames, a combination of two surnames, and additional time will be granted for notifying the name of a newborn child.
11 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 266/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining and digitising firearms licensing
Acquisition and possession permits for firearms will be combined into a single firearm licence that can be applied for electronically, and the aptitude test for licence applicants will be abolished. The requirement to present firearms at police stations will be curtailed, and firearms dealers will begin entering firearms data directly into the police's electronic system.
4 Jul 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 29/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising taxation and tax collection procedures
Procedures for reporting, paying and appealing self-assessed taxes will be harmonised, and electronic communication will become the general rule. At the same time, time limits for tax adjustments will be shortened and thresholds for less frequent filing by small businesses will be raised.
8 Jul 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 41/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming identity card application and delivery
An identity card can be applied for electronically without visiting a police station, and the finished card will be delivered directly to a collection point. Cards can also be applied for at Finnish missions abroad, but health insurance details will be removed from new cards.
30 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 42/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining security sector licence procedures
Applicants will be able to apply for security guard, security steward and security installer licences electronically from any police department without a mandatory visit to a police station. The reform will speed up the processing of licences and make it faster to start working in the sector.
29 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming electronic identification and signatures
Finland's legislation on electronic identification and electronic signatures will be reformed to align with EU regulation. Citizens will also be able to use Finnish electronic identification means to access online services in other EU countries.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Consolidating public administration e-support services
Shared support services for e-services in public administration, such as electronic identification, authorisations and messaging, will be brought together under a single act. The provision of services will mainly be centralised at the Population Register Centre.
27 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 34/2016 vpPassed
Easing car tax on leased cars
Car tax will only be paid on leased and rental cars used temporarily in Finland according to their actual period of use. At the same time, the conditions for the export refund of car tax will be eased, and decisions will be issued electronically.
20 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 137/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining and digitising enforcement proceedings
Enforcement proceedings will be sped up and made more flexible by increasing electronic service and online services. At the same time, rules on selling distrained property will be eased and the interruption of the limitation of debts will be clarified.
19 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2015 vpPassed
Streamlining out-of-court consumer dispute resolution
Disputes between consumers and businesses can be resolved faster and more smoothly without court proceedings. Matters taken to the Consumer Disputes Board will first be directed to consumer advisory services, and time limits will be set for handling disputes.
16 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote