Government bills158
- HE 46/2021 vpPassed
Reforming business development grants
A new act will be enacted in Finland on development grants for businesses and their operating environment for 2021–2028. The grants will support, in particular, the growth, renewal and internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises.
30 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending cost support and closure compensation
Businesses can apply to the state for a fourth round of cost support for financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, medium-sized and large enterprises will be paid compensation for business premises closed by order of the authorities.
24 Jun 2021 · 16 votesClosest vote · 5 §, mietintö / Veikko Vallinin ehdotus
32 jaa23 ei - HE 95/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Third supplementary budget for 2021
The third supplementary budget for 2021, meaning changes to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and opposition proposals in dissenting opinions.
24 Jun 2021 · 22 votes - HE 93/2021 vpPassed
Extending distance learning in comprehensive schools
Comprehensive schools will be able to switch partially or entirely to distance learning if necessary due to a serious coronavirus situation during the upcoming school year as well. However, the youngest pupils and those in need of special support will continue in contact teaching.
18 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2021 vpPassed
Extending exceptions for vocational skills demonstrations
Skills demonstrations in vocational education and training can be completed under exceptional arrangements until the end of July 2022 if the coronavirus epidemic prevents them from being carried out in authentic work situations. Students may then demonstrate their competence through compensatory practical tasks organised at educational institutions.
18 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2021 vpPassed
Extending student loan compensation deadlines
Higher education students will not lose their student loan compensation or student loan tax deduction if graduation or the start of studies is delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An extension of one academic year will be granted for completing the degree due to reasons caused by the epidemic.
16 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 86/2021 vpPassed
Extending entrepreneurs' temporary labour market subsidy
Entrepreneurs' right to receive labour market subsidy due to the pandemic would be extended until the end of September 2021. The subsidy can be received without closing down business activities if work or income has decreased because of the coronavirus situation.
11 Jun 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen
31 jaa21 ei - HE 75/2021 vpPassed
Easing terms for tax payment arrangements
Businesses and individuals experiencing payment difficulties will temporarily be able to apply for a new payment arrangement for their taxes at a reduced rate of late-payment interest. In addition, tax refunds will not be used directly to cover tax debts covered by these arrangements, but will instead be paid to the customer.
11 Jun 2021 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
32 jaa21 ei - HE 64/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending transport sector coronavirus exemptions
The validity period of maritime qualifications and pilotage licences will be exceptionally extended so that vessel traffic and security of supply are not interrupted due to the coronavirus epidemic. At the same time, flexibilities concerning public transport notification periods and coronavirus preparedness in the transport sector will remain in force.
11 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2021 vpPassed
Extending business debt collection protections
Temporary price caps on debt collection costs for businesses will be extended until the end of April 2022 to ease payment difficulties caused by the coronavirus crisis. At the same time, the use of a demand for payment under threat of publication (a draft) will be restricted and the response time for it will be extended.
10 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 77/2021 vpPassed
Suspending relinquishment compensation income limits
Recipients of agricultural relinquishment compensation will be able to engage in paid employment without earned income affecting the payment of the compensation. The rules are intended to ease seasonal labour shortages in agriculture and horticulture during the coronavirus pandemic.
9 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2021 vpPassed
Extending temporary COVID-19 unemployment flexibilities
Temporary coronavirus-era flexibilities in unemployment security will remain in force until 30 September 2021. Unemployed people can continue to earn more than previously without a reduction in benefits and receive benefits more smoothly as advance payments.
2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 73/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Extending restrictions and easing outdoor events
Restrictions intended to prevent the coronavirus and the powers of authorities will be extended until the end of 2021. At the same time, organising outdoor events and recreational activities will be made easier by dropping the two-metre physical distancing requirement that applied to outdoor spaces.
31 May 2021 · 20 votesClosest vote · Mietintö / Mia Laiho, lausumaehdotus 9
30 jaa13 ei - HE 68/2021 vpPassed
Second supplementary budget for 2021
The second supplementary budget for 2021, introducing amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's dissenting proposals.
31 May 2021 · 17 votes - HE 79/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Event guarantee for public event organisers
An event guarantee will be created for organisers of public events and their subcontractors to compensate for costs if an event has to be cancelled or restricted due to coronavirus regulations. The guarantee covers 85 per cent of incurred costs announced in advance.
27 May 2021 · 7 votesClosest vote · Mietintö / Pia Kauma, lausumaehdotus 6
32 jaa23 ei - HE 69/2021 vpPassed
Extending VAT exemption on coronavirus supplies
The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat the coronavirus will be extended until the end of 2021. The goods can continue to be purchased and imported tax-free.
27 May 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen
32 jaa22 ei - HE 44/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling Covid restrictions in prisons
Activities, visits and prison leaves in prisons may be restricted to prevent coronavirus infections. In addition, the commencement and serving of community sanctions may be postponed where necessary due to the epidemic situation.
26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 260/2020 vpPassed
Approval of the EU recovery package
Finland will approve the new financing system for the EU budget and a recovery package of 750 billion euros to address the consequences of the coronavirus crisis. The decision gives the European Commission exceptional authorisation to raise joint debt on the capital markets to support member states.
20 May 2021 · 11 votes - HE 36/2021 vpPassed
Extending remote participation in property meetings
Participants may continue to attend meetings for cadastral surveys, joint property associations and reindeer herding co-operatives via remote connection or in writing. The validity of the exceptional meeting arrangements would be extended until the end of 2021.
19 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2021 vpPassed
Institutional voting in military garrisons
Persons performing conscript service or voluntary military service for women will be able to vote directly in their own garrisons in the 2021 municipal elections. The arrangement safeguards the voting opportunities of those performing military service during the coronavirus pandemic without the need for separate transport.
12 May 2021 · passed without a vote