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  1. HE 45/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining high-voltage grids and electricity connections

    Connecting electricity generation and large industrial consumption sites to the electricity grid will be expedited and clarified. Distribution system operators and electricity producers will also be able to build high-voltage grids and direct lines more flexibly without a separate grid licence.

    9 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 117/2024 vpPassed

    Steering digital financial management

    The Finnish Patent and Registration Office will steer and coordinate the development of businesses' digital financial management. The objective is to speed up the electronic flow of invoices, receipts and other financial information between businesses and public authorities.

    18 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 305/2022 vpPassed

    Strengthening duties of university hospitals

    The duties of university hospitals as providers of specialised medical care, research, and education in the field are clearly defined in law as the new wellbeing services counties begin their operations. At the same time, the opportunity for university teachers and professors to hold secondary posts at university hospitals is ensured.

    15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 211/2022 vpPassed

    Increasing research and development funding

    The central government commits to increasing funding for research and development activities annually until 2030. The objective is to increase central government R&D funding to 1.2 per cent of gross domestic product.

    15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 136/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Establishing the National Courts Administration

    An independent agency, the National Courts Administration, will be established in Finland to take over administrative and support tasks for the courts from the Ministry of Justice. The reform will strengthen the independence of the courts and make the functioning of the judiciary smoother.

    12 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 186/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Increasing tax deductions for R&D cooperation

    Companies will receive a significantly higher tax deduction for research and development activities carried out in cooperation with research organisations and higher education institutions. The amount of the deduction will triple, and its validity will be extended by two years.

    13 Dec 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Paula Risikko

    87 jaa
    63 ei
  7. HE 196/2020 vpPassed

    R&D tax deduction for companies

    Companies and agricultural operators would receive an additional tax deduction for research and development work purchased from research organisations. The new deduction could be used for the tax years 2021–2025.

    7 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  8. 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
  9. HE 195/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming municipal cultural activities

    Legislation on municipal cultural activities will be reformed to meet modern needs. Municipalities will be tasked with providing cultural services equitably to all residents and promoting wellbeing and inclusion through culture.

    18 Jan 2019 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ritva Elomaa 1

    99 jaa
    75 ei
  10. HE 238/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming public libraries and rules

    The Library Act will be reformed to reflect the digital operating environment and the changed role of libraries as meeting places. At the same time, the principle that basic services are free of charge will be reinforced and library rules of conduct will be updated.

    23 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 86/2015 vpPassed

    Transferring rural and archipelago tasks

    Rural and archipelago development tasks will be transferred from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. At the same time, a new appropriation will be introduced to support regional innovations and experiments.

    9 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote