Government bills5
- HE 135/2026 vpIn progress
Streamlining real estate register corrections
Surveys related to correcting real estate register errors and private road surveys can be conducted solely in writing without a separate survey meeting. This will speed up the upgrading of register data and reduce the administrative burden on authorities.
16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 42/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Protecting foreign berry pickers
The rights of collectors of natural products arriving in Finland from abroad and the obligations of companies inviting them into the country would be defined in law. Recruitment fees charged to collectors would be prohibited, and their earnings would have to be paid in full before leaving the country.
2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 215/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying background checks for honorary titles
Authorities processing honorary titles will receive an explicit right to check criminal record and fine register data as well as any suspected offences of a person proposed for an honorary title. The checks ensure the recipient's integrity before a decision is made.
13 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming and streamlining food control
The rules on food control will be reformed and authorities' supervisory powers increased, including with regard to online sales. At the same time, red tape related to food business operators' in-house control will be reduced.
16 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 70/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Vetting foreign ties in public appointments
Foreign ties of applicants for posts essential to state security and for studies in the security sector will be vetted more thoroughly. The objective is to ensure the independence of appointed persons and protect state security from potential foreign influence.
28 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote