Government bills20
- HE 110/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Raising informal and family care fees
The minimum fee for support for informal care will be raised and the income security of commissioned family carers will be strengthened when care ends unexpectedly. The changes will enter into force at the beginning of 2026.
4 Dec 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Scrappage incentive for passenger cars
The state will introduce a temporary scrappage incentive for buyers of new passenger cars in 2026 and 2027. A private individual will be able to receive 2,000 to 2,500 euros in support to purchase a new low-emission or zero-emission car when simultaneously taking a car that is at least 10 years old to be scrapped.
7 Nov 2025 · 3 votes124 jaa40 ei - HE 7/2025 vpPassed
Making ASP saving terms more flexible
The home saving scheme (ASP) aimed at first-time home buyers will be reformed and its provisions consolidated into a single act. The upper age limit for saving will be abolished, the number of repayment-free periods increased, and the minimum saving period will begin to be counted in months rather than quarters.
15 May 2025 · 2 votes102 jaa52 ei - HE 36/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Cheaper private doctors for over-65s
People aged 65 and over will be able to see a private general practitioner for the price of a public health centre client fee, and half the cost of examinations prescribed during the visit will be reimbursed. The amendment aims to speed up access to care for older people and reduce the burden on public primary healthcare.
19 Jun 2025 · 6 votes100 jaa84 ei - HE 88/2025 vpPassed
Temporary cut to ministers' remuneration
The monthly remuneration of ministers and the Prime Minister will be reduced by 5 per cent. The temporary cut would enter into force at the start of 2026 and last until the end of the Government's term in office.
31 Oct 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 28/2023 vpPassed
Raising the president's remuneration
The annual remuneration of the President of the Republic will be raised from 126,000 euros to 160,000 euros. The increase will take effect at the start of the new presidential term on 1 March 2024.
11 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 247/2020 vpPassed
Improving legal protection for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers will be granted state-funded legal counsel at the asylum interview, and the appeal period for decisions will be extended to 30 days. In addition, private lawyers assisting asylum seekers will be remunerated on the basis of actual hours worked rather than a fixed lump-sum fee.
24 Jun 2021 · 1 vote42 jaa11 ei - HE 192/2022 vpLapsed
Statutory cooling-off periods for ministers
The right of ministers to take up new duties after the end of their term of office could be restricted by a cooling-off period of up to one year. The restriction would prevent conflicts of interest and the exploitation of confidential information obtained in the Government.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 165/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming agricultural support for the EU
The agricultural support system will be reformed for the EU's 2023–2027 funding period by enacting new acts on direct payments to farmers, rural development compensations and the implementation of support. Previous complex payment entitlements will be abolished, aid applications will become fully electronic, and monitoring will transition to satellite tracking.
12 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 45/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Raising ASP loans and age limits
The upper age limit for starting ASP saving will rise to 44 years, and people buying a home together can receive an ASP interest-subsidy loan that is 50 per cent larger than for a single buyer. At the same time, the maximum state guarantee for owner-occupied housing loans will be raised to 60,000 euros.
28 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 257/2020 vpPassed
Ban on combining scrappage premiums
Only one scrappage premium may be granted per new purchase. Multiple scrappage premiums can no longer be combined for the purchase of the same passenger car, electric bicycle or public transport ticket.
17 Feb 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 86/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Improving family carers' fees and leave
The minimum fee and statutory leave for family carers will be increased, and they will begin to be offered regular health checks. At the same time, the maximum number of clients cared for in a family home will be raised to six.
27 Jun 2016 · 2 votesClosest vote · Voimaantulosäännös 3 momentti, mietintö / Anneli Kiljunen
104 jaa51 ei - HE 201/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Temporary car scrapping scheme
Scrapping an old car allows individuals to receive a premium of 1,000 to 2,000 euros from the state towards purchasing a new low-emission vehicle or a public transport ticket. The measure will stimulate the car trade slowed down by the coronavirus pandemic and accelerate transport emission reductions.
25 Nov 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · 3 §, mietintö / Sheikki Laakso
31 jaa24 ei - HE 106/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Cutting health insurance reimbursements and copayments
Health insurance reimbursements for medicines, travel and medical care will be cut, and the copayments paid by clients will be increased. In addition, temporary additional fees will be imposed on operators in the pharmaceutical sector for 2016.
22 Dec 2015 · 5 votes114 jaa71 ei - HE 297/2018 vpLapsed
Abolishing Kela reimbursements for private care
Kela reimbursements for private doctors, dental care and patient transport will be abolished. The corresponding public funding will be transferred to the future regions as part of the health and social services reform.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 258/2018 vpPassed
Voluntary VAT liability for performers
Performing artists, athletes and booking agencies will be able to opt voluntarily into liability for value added tax (VAT). This will enable them to deduct the VAT paid on purchases made for their activities.
17 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 156/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Low-emission car subsidies and scrapping premium
Private individuals can receive state aid to purchase an electric car, to convert a car to run on gas or ethanol, and to scrap an old car when purchasing a new low-emission vehicle. The subsidies aim to accelerate the reduction of transport emissions and renew the vehicle fleet.
8 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 99/2016 vpPassed
Strengthening legal safeguards for criminal suspects
The right of a criminal suspect to counsel and to notify family members or close associates of deprivation of liberty will be strengthened in pre-trial investigations. In addition, the court will be able to withhold a legal counsel's fee entirely if there have been very serious deficiencies in handling the case.
14 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 3/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Stricter fund regulation and investor protection
The liability of mutual fund depositaries for fund assets will be tightened, and new rules will be set for the remuneration of management and staff in fund management companies. At the same time, administrative penalty payments imposed for regulatory violations in financial markets will be increased substantially.
15 Mar 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2015 vpPassed
Temporary reduction in ministerial remuneration
The remuneration of ministers and the Prime Minister will be temporarily reduced by 7 per cent for the duration of the parliamentary term. The cut consists of a 5 per cent reduction in remuneration and an additional 2 per cent deduction corresponding to approximately one week's salary.
13 Nov 2015 · passed without a vote