Government bills48
- HE 133/2022 vpLapsed
Introduction of a digital identity card
An official digital identity card functioning on a smartphone will be created for Finland, allowing individuals to prove their identity online and in face-to-face transactions. At the same time, electronic service tools will be introduced for foreign nationals and for individuals who do not use a smartphone.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 278/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing blockchain technology in financial markets
The use of distributed ledger technology, or blockchain technology, will be enabled in securities trading and settlement in the financial markets under the EU pilot regime. The Financial Supervisory Authority will grant the necessary specific permissions for the activities and supervise the systems.
3 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming copyright in the digital environment
The reform updates copyright rules for the digital age and clarifies responsibilities related to sharing online content. It strengthens the position of creators in creative industries and facilitates the use of protected material in education, research and cultural institutions.
1 Mar 2023 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus 25 h §, mietintö / Sofia Vikman
93 jaa63 ei - HE 145/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Allowing automated decision-making in public administration
Authorities will be able to make clear and routine administrative decisions automatically without processing by an official. Citizens are always guaranteed information that a matter has been decided automatically, as well as the right to request a free review of the decision to be handled by a human.
28 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 200/2022 vpPassed
Simplifying association administration and accounting
Financial management and administration in small associations will be eased and streamlined. The smallest associations will be permitted to keep simpler accounts than under the Accounting Act, and electronic procedures can be used more flexibly in association decision-making.
17 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 225/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reporting platform sales to tax authorities
Digital platforms will be required to report information to the Finnish Tax Administration on income earned by sellers and landlords operating on the platforms. The Finnish Tax Administration will automatically exchange this information with tax authorities in other EU member states to improve tax control.
12 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Adjusting municipal central government transfers for 2023
The central government transfer percentage for municipal basic public services will decrease to 22.09 per cent at the beginning of 2023. At the same time, temporary deductions to central government transfers and funding for new statutory duties will be defined.
9 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 225/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing Job Market Finland and IT reform
A new nationwide information system package and the Job Market Finland service platform will be introduced in the public employment services (TE services). Jobseekers will be able to publish an anonymous job search profile on the service, which employers can utilise in recruitment.
13 May 2022 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 13 luvun 1 §, mietintö / Arto Satonen
102 jaa36 ei - HE 145/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Consolidating transport regulation and registers
Market regulation and registers across all modes of transport are consolidated into a single act. The reform will make it easier to develop and use digital travel chains combining different transport modes.
10 Apr 2018 · 1 vote99 jaa65 ei - HE 192/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding the use of learner IDs
The use of the learner ID will be expanded so that it can be used as a general identifier in all early childhood education and care and teaching activities instead of the personal identity code. At the same time, the study attainments and qualifications of the European School of Helsinki will be incorporated into the national data repository for education.
14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2021 vpPassed
Faster business registration and EU data exchange
Limited liability companies and branches established electronically must be entered into the Trade Register within five working days. At the same time, the automatic exchange of company information and beneficial ownership data between EU countries will be increased.
26 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 262/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming food and agricultural registers
Official registers in the food and agriculture sector will be consolidated into a new food administration information resource, and the responsibilities of authorities in processing data will be clarified. At the same time, open access to agricultural spatial and environmental data will be increased without compromising data protection.
27 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 202/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Digitalising transport services and coronavirus preparedness
The provision of mobility and travel information services will be transferred to a state-owned company, and regulatory flexibility will be added to the transport sector. At the same time, temporary measures will be introduced to the act to prevent the harms of the coronavirus pandemic.
18 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 90/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Substantial increase in central government transfers
The state will pay municipalities hundreds of millions of euros in additional support to alleviate financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus epidemic. The funding will secure basic public services and also compensate for the costs of binding care staffing ratios in elderly care.
26 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 235/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Requiring five matriculation examination tests
The matriculation examination will require five tests, and candidates will also be able to take the examination in English. In addition, registration for tests will be made more flexible and the use of previously completed tests will be facilitated.
14 Mar 2019 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 10 §, mietintö / Eeva-Johanna Eloranta
124 jaa61 ei - HE 233/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing the Digital and Population Data Services Agency
The Population Register Centre and the local register offices will be merged into a new nationwide Digital and Population Data Services Agency. The new agency will promote public administration e-services and be responsible for citizens' everyday register and legal protection services.
11 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 238/2018 vpPassed
Abolishing the minimum capital requirement
Private limited liability companies could be established without minimum capital. The capital requirement for housing companies and the obligation for co-operatives to accumulate a reserve fund would also be abolished.
24 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 225/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Permitting remote pilotage trials
Remote pilotage of vessels will be made possible in Finland, allowing a pilot to guide and advise a vessel without physically boarding it. The activity will begin under official supervision as fixed-term trials.
21 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 61/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport and communications agencies
State agencies in the transport and communications sector will be merged into Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). The Finnish Transport Agency's name will change to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, and it will focus on maintaining and developing roads, railways and waterways.
9 Nov 2018 · 1 vote94 jaa69 ei - HE 34/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring traffic control to a state company
The maritime, rail and road traffic control operations of the Finnish Transport Agency are to be converted into a wholly state-owned limited liability company. The reform aims to accelerate the utilisation of traffic data in new digital services.
5 Jul 2018 · 1 vote115 jaa58 ei