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Government bills12

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  1. HE 226/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending Covid restrictions and Covid pass

    The validity of temporary Covid-19 restrictions, health security measures on entry, and the national use of the Covid pass would be extended until the end of June 2022. The use of the Covid pass would be specified so that it must be required for the entire opening hours if it is used to replace official restrictions.

    23 Dec 2021 · 6 votes
    106 jaa
    36 ei
  2. 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
  3. HE 240/2022 vpPassed

    Updating rail passenger rights

    National provisions on rail passenger rights will be aligned with revised EU regulation. Certain EU-level obligations concerning compensation and assistance will continue to be excluded from commuter rail services and heritage rail operations.

    21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 173/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing new EU border systems

    Finland will introduce the EU's new entry/exit and travel authorisation systems for crossing external borders. Visa-exempt travellers will be required to obtain an electronic advance authorisation, and biometric data will be registered for border crossers instead of stamping passports.

    1 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 105/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Covid certificates and testing for travellers

    Passengers arriving in Finland will be required to present a certificate of covid-19 vaccination, recovery from the disease, or a negative test result. If a passenger does not have a certificate, they must take a covid-19 test upon arrival and, if necessary, a second test later.

    2 Jul 2021 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Vote

    31 jaa
    18 ei
  6. HE 232/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Enhancing aviation safety and criminal liability

    Finland will bring into force three international aviation safety conventions and expand the scope of application of its Criminal Code to offences committed on flights. At the same time, attempts to commit certain dangerous acts and interference with traffic will be made punishable.

    26 May 2021 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 137/2020 vpWithdrawn

    Covid certificate requirement for incoming travellers

    Passengers arriving in Finland from risk areas will be required to present a certificate of a negative covid test or a previous infection. Transport companies must inform passengers of these requirements before travel.

    5 Nov 2020 · no votes
  8. HE 55/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Air passenger data for crime prevention

    Airlines would be required to disclose their passenger data to the authorities for the prevention of terrorism and serious crime. The data would be processed by a joint passenger information unit of the police, Finnish Customs and the Finnish Border Guard.

    3 May 2019 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 198/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining ship safety regulation and inspections

    Ship inspection and safety practices will be simplified, and the reporting of passenger data to authorities will be reformed. Certain vessels will be able to switch to self-monitoring for inspections, and traditional vessels will be allowed dedicated rules that take their special characteristics into account.

    15 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 105/2017 vpPassed

    Reforming and expanding traveller protection

    The new act will replace the Package Travel Act and extend travellers' rights to cover combinations of travel services assembled online and separately. At the same time, the rules on cancelling trips, limits on price increases, and compensation in cases of non-conformity will be clarified.

    23 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 36/2015 vpPassed

    Phased increase in tobacco duty

    Taxation on tobacco products will be increased in four stages in 2016 and 2017. As a result of the increases, retail prices for cigarettes and rolling tobacco will rise gradually.

    7 Dec 2015 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lain liitteenä oleva verotaulukko, mietintö / Antero Laukkanen

    164 jaa
    5 ei
  12. HE 85/2015 vpPassed

    Updating road transport rules with Russia

    The road transport agreement between Finland and Russia is updated regarding goods transport and taxi services. The reform clarifies the maximum weights of vehicles and enables taxi journeys pre-booked from the other country.

    3 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote