Government bills191
- HE 68/2017 vpLapsed
Reforming reimbursements for healthcare abroad
Costs of health services received in EU and EEA countries and Switzerland will be reimbursed on the same basis as corresponding care in Finland. Reimbursing services other than primary healthcare will require a referral or an assessment of the need for care.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 172/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming seed sector regulation and supervision
A new Seed Act will replace the previous Seed Trade Act and update the rules on seed quality, certification and trade. Authorities will gain new means to supervise the seed trade and intervene in non-compliant activities, including online.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 283/2018 vpPassed
Reforming VAT collection on digital services
The collection procedure and sanctions for value added tax (VAT) on electronic services, telecommunications services and broadcasting services will be harmonised with other self-assessed taxes. Supervision and tax collection by the Finnish Tax Administration will be automated to align with the general taxation procedure.
18 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Jamaica
Finland and Jamaica will introduce a bilateral air transport agreement. The agreement creates an official framework for scheduled air services between the countries.
25 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 183/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with the Bahamas
Finland and the Bahamas will agree on rules and traffic rights for air transport between the two countries. The agreement would allow air connections to be opened without route or capacity restrictions.
23 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2018 vpPassed
Permanent Nordic higher education agreement
The agreement between the Nordic countries on admission to higher education will be made valid indefinitely. The agreement guarantees students the right to apply for higher education in another Nordic country on the same terms as the country's own applicants.
29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 128/2018 vpPassed
Lowering game management fees for minors
The game management fee for under-18s would be reduced from 39 euros to 20 euros per year. The change aims to encourage young people to take up hunting.
15 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 129/2018 vpPassed
Lowering the aviation supervision fee
The official supervision fee charged on air passengers will be lowered from the beginning of 2019. The reduction is prompted by growth in passenger numbers, which has caused fee revenues to exceed aviation supervision expenditure.
23 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 46/2026 vpIn progress
Extending data protection fines to authorities
Administrative fines could be imposed on public authorities and other public bodies for breaches of data protection rules. At the same time, situations in which citizens do not need to be notified of a data breach would be clarified.
3 Jun 2026 · no votes yet - HE 115/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Kazakhstan
A new air services agreement between Finland and Kazakhstan will be brought into force. It replaces an earlier agreement and establishes rules for passenger and cargo air transport between the two countries.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement between Finland and Argentina
Finland and Argentina will adopt a bilateral air transport agreement. The arrangement will allow direct flights and connecting flights between the two countries.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 107/2018 vpPassed
Earlier background checks on travel providers
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) will gain access to information on travel service providers from the Grey Economy Information Unit sooner than previously planned. The data will allow the authority to monitor whether operators meet their statutory obligations starting as early as late 2018.
9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 187/2017 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Cuba
Finland and Cuba will introduce a bilateral air transport agreement establishing rules for air services between the countries. The agreement enables direct scheduled flights and clarifies operating conditions for airlines.
15 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 184/2017 vpPassed
Reducing fuel life cycle emissions
Fuel suppliers must reduce the life cycle emissions of the fuels they sell by at least 6 per cent in 2020. In addition, fuel emissions data must be reported annually to the Energy Authority.
22 Feb 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2017 vpPassed
Adjusting central government transfers for 2018
The central government transfer percentage for municipal basic public services will rise to 25.34 per cent from the beginning of 2018. At the same time, central government transfers will take into account tax revenue losses, reductions in early childhood education and care fees, and cuts associated with the Competitiveness Pact.
14 Dec 2017 · 5 votesClosest vote · 55 §, mietintö / Matti Semi
109 jaa71 ei - HE 112/2017 vpPassed
Increasing municipalities' corporate tax share
Municipalities' share of revenue from corporate income tax will be increased and the central government's share decreased correspondingly. The amendment will compensate municipalities for revenue losses resulting from reductions in client fees for early childhood education and care.
13 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 160/2017 vpPassed
Temporary reduction in farm relief fees
Substitute assistance fees charged to agricultural entrepreneurs under the farm relief service will be temporarily reduced for the year 2018. The aim is to support farmers' well-being and make it easier to take sick leave or family leave during a difficult economic situation.
11 Dec 2017 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Arja Juvonen
157 jaa24 ei - HE 115/2017 vpPassed
Lowering early childhood education fees
Early childhood education and care fees will be lowered for low- and middle-income families and families with multiple children. The reform aims to dismantle incentive traps and make taking up work more worthwhile.
11 Dec 2017 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ritva Elomaa
146 jaa35 ei - HE 82/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Deregulating communications and media operations
Time limits on radio advertising and specific provisions on tied sales of mobile phones will be abolished. At the same time, accessibility obligations for major commercial television channels and conditions for operating licences will be clarified.
11 Dec 2017 · 4 votesClosest vote · 40 §, mietintö / Jani Mäkelä
163 jaa16 ei - HE 117/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Raising the game management fee
The annual game management fee for hunters will rise from 33 euros to 39 euros. The additional revenue will strengthen the operations of game management associations, support habitat management and prevent damage caused by large carnivores.
8 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote