Government bills20
- HE 131/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Online alcohol sales and home delivery
Ordering alcohol for home delivery from Finnish shops, Alko and foreign online stores will be permitted. At the same time, online advertising of strong alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
25 Jun 2026 · 5 votes98 jaa77 ei - HE 72/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Permitting nuclear weapon import and transit
Finland will permit the import, transport and possession of nuclear weapons as part of the collective defence of the military alliance Nato or defence cooperation. The manufacture, acquisition and detonation of nuclear weapons will remain completely prohibited in Finland.
22 Jun 2026 · 1 vote125 jaa61 ei - HE 4/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming battery and waste shipment rules
Provisions on extended producer responsibility for batteries and accumulators and on international waste shipments are reformed to bring them into line with EU regulation. At the same time, the cost liability of producers of electrical and electronic equipment for legacy equipment is limited.
11 Mar 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Pilot collection of subsidised transport data
A pilot will be launched in Northern Finland to bring together data on passenger transport reimbursed by wellbeing services counties and Kela (the Social Insurance Institution). The data will be used to explore possibilities to combine rides and save costs, but services for passengers will remain unchanged during the pilot.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 204/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Significantly stricter penalties for firearms offences
Penalties for firearms offences and the possession of bladed weapons would be tightened substantially, and carrying an unlicensed firearm in a public place would generally result in an unconditional prison sentence. In addition, transferring or handling a firearm for the purpose of committing a serious offence would be criminalised as a separate offence.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 46/2024 vpPassed
Increasing gas and ethanol vehicle subsidies
Restrictions on purchase subsidies for gas-powered vans and lorries will be removed, and the maximum amount of subsidy paid to companies will be increased. At the same time, state subsidies for converting passenger cars to run on gas or ethanol will be reinstated.
14 Jun 2024 · 3 votesClosest vote · 7 §, mietintö / Seppo Eskelinen
97 jaa71 ei - HE 45/2024 vpPassed
Tax liability for online alcohol buyers
A person ordering alcohol or other taxable products from a foreign online shop could be ordered to pay Finnish excise duty if the seller fails to meet their obligations. Shipments must also be accompanied by an identifier issued by the Finnish Tax Administration.
14 Jun 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 10/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Transport safety rules for maritime workers
Dedicated safety rules will be established for the transport by ship of industrial personnel working at sea, such as those constructing wind farms. Workers will no longer be equated with ordinary ship passengers, allowing for transport requirements better suited to their skills.
3 Nov 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 307/2022 vpPassed
Clarifying insurance guarantees for exceptional circumstances
Official procedures concerning insurance guarantees for exceptional circumstances would be clarified to safeguard transport critical to society in disruptive situations. Guarantees could be granted on uniform terms for both domestic and international means of transport, and the practical administration of the guarantees would be transferred to the State Treasury.
8 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 231/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming penalties for transporting dangerous goods
Penalties for minor infractions related to the transport of dangerous goods will change from criminal fines to administrative fees. The police, Finnish Customs and the Finnish Border Guard will be able to impose a traffic penalty fee directly for such acts, and supervisory agencies will be able to impose a penalty payment.
7 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 31/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming radiation aftercare and emergency planning
A property owner's obligation to carry out post-accident clearance and guarding would be extended from fires to radiation emergencies and other accidents. At the same time, external emergency plans will continue to be prepared for railway yards and ports handling dangerous goods.
24 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 90/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining fisheries control and sanctions
Legislation on fisheries control and the sanctions system will be brought up to date in line with EU and national provisions. At the same time, the administrative burden on fisheries operators and authorities will be reduced.
11 Oct 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining rail trials and transfers
Rail rolling stock can be moved for maintenance under a temporary transfer permit without full vehicle authorisation, and lighter procedures will be introduced for autonomous train trials. In addition, unused rail capacity can be allocated more flexibly throughout the year.
9 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 25/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing supervision of animal transport
Animal transport supervision will be stepped up by granting Finnish Customs the right to inspect transports and by requiring a journey log for the export of reindeer and fur animals. In addition, the boundary between commercial activity and private hobby activities will be clarified.
16 Jun 2021 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ritva Elomaa
32 jaa24 ei - HE 86/2019 vpPassed
Securing commuter transport for night workers
An employer's obligation to arrange commuter transport for a night worker will be incorporated directly into the act in situations where no public transport or private vehicle is available. The amendment maintains the previous practice when the new Working Hours Act enters into force.
12 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding Defence Forces security powers
The Finnish Defence Forces will be granted the right to provide close protection and secure their special transports outside their own areas without an executive assistance request from the police. Powers to use force and firearms will be laid down for officials performing these duties.
12 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 28/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming hunting rules and permit procedures
The Hunting Act would be updated by introducing a shooting test for bow hunters targeting large game animals and requiring a hunt leader also for hunting large carnivores. At the same time, baiting large carnivores with food would be prohibited and permit bureaucracy reduced in areas such as controlling pest birds.
22 Jun 2017 · 3 votesClosest vote · 34 a §, mietintö / Johanna Karimäki
140 jaa19 ei - HE 263/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming prisoners' financial benefits
Prisoners' spending allowance, activity allowance and wages will be reformed to be daily and more equitable than before. At the same time, the use of payment cards by prisoners will be enabled, as well as the restraining of all prisoners being transported for security reasons.
21 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 68/2015 vpPassed
Updating animal disease rules and compensation
State compensation paid for combating animal diseases will be aligned with EU State aid rules, and the powers of authorities to prevent illegal imports will be enhanced. At the same time, requirements concerning the storage of equine semen and cross-border transport of reindeer will be eased.
9 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Tighter supervision of international waste shipments
Authorities would be required to draw up risk-based plans for inspecting undertakings and facilities involved in international waste shipments. The reform aims to prevent illegal waste shipments more effectively than before.
3 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote