Government bills31
- HE 86/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling remote learning in basic education
Schools can switch to partial or full remote teaching if necessary to prevent coronavirus infections. The youngest pupils and children in need of special support will nevertheless be kept in contact teaching.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 80/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Securing medicine availability during disruptions
The authorities will receive permanent powers to restrict and target the sale and distribution of medicines during severe supply disruptions. The reform will prevent hoarding of medicines and ensure an adequate supply of critical medicines for all patients.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2020 vpPassed
Temporary reduction of consumer credit interest rates
The interest rate on unsecured monetary credits granted to consumers will be temporarily capped at a maximum of 10 per cent, and the direct marketing of credits will be prohibited. The changes will protect consumers from financial difficulties and over-indebtedness caused by the coronavirus crisis.
23 Jun 2020 · 3 votesClosest vote · 17 c §, mietintö / Veikko Vallinin ehdotus
40 jaa12 ei - HE 76/2020 vpPassed
Allowing agricultural early retirees to work
Recipients of agricultural early retirement aid will be able to do paid work without income limits for the remainder of 2020. Payment of the aid will not be suspended or prevented due to work and earnings.
4 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 72/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reopening restaurants with coronavirus restrictions
Restaurants and cafés will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from the beginning of June. However, restrictions will be placed on customer numbers, opening hours and hygiene to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
29 May 2020 · 7 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Sheikki Laakso
31 jaa19 ei - HE 51/2020 vpPassed
Temporary support for unpaid coronavirus absences
Temporary support will be paid to employees who have had to take unpaid leave to care for a young child at home due to coronavirus recommendations. The support will also be available to employees arriving in Finland from abroad who are absent from work without pay because of a two-week quarantine.
27 Apr 2020 · 4 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus 2, mietintö / Arja Juvonen
31 jaa19 ei - HE 48/2020 vpPassed
More flexible agricultural and forestry procedures
Support conditions and project deadlines in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and reindeer husbandry will be made more flexible due to the coronavirus epidemic. In addition, meetings can be held remotely and the validity of shooting test certificates for hunting will be extended.
27 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 25/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Closing restaurants and cafes to customers
Restaurants, cafes and bars will be closed to customers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, takeaway sales and home delivery of food and beverages will remain permitted.
30 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 254/2018 vpPassed
Reforming voluntary national defence training
Military training will be organised exclusively by the Finnish Defence Forces, and it can no longer be ordered from the National Defence Training Association of Finland. The association will focus on training serving military capabilities and on introductory activities for young people and women.
17 May 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 137/2018 vpLapsed
Creating a police reserve for disruptions
A volunteer police reserve will be established in Finland to assist the police during major disruptions and exceptional situations. Reservists may be called up to fixed-term public-service employment by a decision of the Government to support police operations.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 63/2015 vpPassed
Reforming Church membership registers and administration
Data protection and official responsibilities for the Church's joint membership register will be clarified. At the same time, provisions on ecclesiastical appeals and preparedness for exceptional circumstances will be updated.
11 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote