Istuntosali

Government bills11

Topiclow-income people11
  1. HE 234/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Temporary electricity subsidy for low-income households

    Temporary support will be paid to low-income households to help pay high electricity bills in early 2023. The subsidy is targeted at those who cannot benefit from the tax credit for electricity due to their low income.

    7 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 233/2022 vpPassed

    Temporary increase in housing allowance heating costs

    Heating costs and detached house maintenance expenses taken into account in the general housing allowance will be temporarily increased in 2023 due to expensive energy. In addition, Kela will be able to transfer housing allowance payments directly to the landlord more easily if a tenant accrues rent arrears.

    7 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 235/2022 vpPassed

    Extra child benefit in December 2022

    All recipients of child benefit will be paid double child benefit in December 2022. The extra child benefit will not reduce the social assistance received by the family.

    25 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 142/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Increasing payment-free months in distraint

    The number of payment-free months for low-income debtors under enforcement will be increased, leaving them with more money for their own use. In addition, exceptionally high expenses incurred in acquiring income, such as commuting costs, may reduce monthly distraint.

    18 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 43/2019 vpPassed with amendments

    Increasing small pensions

    The national pension and the guarantee pension will be increased to improve the livelihood of recipients of small pensions. At the same time, housing allowance for pensioners and the rehabilitation allowance for young people will be adjusted so that pensioners benefit more fully from the increases.

    19 Nov 2019 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · 4. lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Arja Juvonen vastalause 2

    98 jaa
    71 ei
  6. HE 171/2018 vpPassed

    Study materials supplement for low-income students

    A new monthly study materials supplement will be introduced for upper secondary students from low-income families. In addition, the period of eligibility for student financial aid for general upper secondary studies will be extended by one month per academic year.

    5 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote
  7. 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
  8. 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 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ritva Elomaa

    146 jaa
    35 ei
  9. HE 108/2017 vpPassed

    Exempting low earners from broadcasting tax

    Low earners will be exempt from the public broadcasting tax, and liability to pay the tax will only begin at higher income levels. At the same time, the maximum amount of the broadcasting tax will rise slightly for higher earners.

    16 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 205/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Lowering early childhood education and care fees

    Early childhood education and care fees for low-income families of two and three persons will be reduced, and the fee share for the second child will be lowered. An entirely new separate act will also be enacted on client fees in early childhood education and care.

    21 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 199/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Lowering employers' health insurance contributions

    Employers' health insurance contributions will be lowered in line with the Competitiveness Pact, and the state will assume responsibility for a larger share of health insurance costs. In addition, wage earners and self-employed persons earning less than 14,000 euros a year will be exempted from the health insurance daily allowance contribution.

    9 Nov 2016 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Anneli Kiljunen

    88 jaa
    53 ei