Government bills6
- HE 137/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying ministry practices and regulatory evaluation
The status of the Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Assessment will be established in law, and uniform ground rules will be created for internal duty assignments within ministries. At the same time, releasing the Government's own archive materials for scientific research will be clarified.
25 Feb 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing bankruptcy supervision and information access
The rights of the Bankruptcy Ombudsman and the estate administrator to obtain the debtor's financial and accounting data will be strengthened. At the same time, the rules on completing accounting records and recovering public receivership costs will be clarified.
13 Sep 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2021 vpPassed
Extending higher education Covid-19 exceptions
Higher education students would be able to register as absent during their first academic year if the coronavirus epidemic prevents them from beginning their studies. In addition, delays in teaching arrangements caused by the pandemic would be compensated to students through additional time to complete their degree.
18 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2020 vpPassed
Flexibility for higher education during coronavirus
New higher education students will be able to register as non-attending in their first academic year if the coronavirus epidemic prevents them from starting their studies. In addition, students will be granted an extension to complete their degree if their studies are delayed because of teaching arrangements caused by the epidemic.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 237/2021 vpPassed
Virtual guidance systems for cable ferries
Cable ferries will be able to replace traditional physical guide cables with virtual guidance systems more flexibly than before. The reform will improve the safety and operational reliability of cable ferry traffic, particularly in winter conditions.
22 Feb 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Transferring vehicle technical regulations to Trafi
Powers to issue technical requirements for cars and their trailers will be transferred from the ministry to the Finnish Transport Safety Agency. At the same time, provisions concerning special transport and special transport permits will be clarified.
14 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote