Government bills10
- HE 290/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining permits for major transport projects
A four-year time limit will be set for official processing of major projects on the trans-European transport network. At the same time, decisions on the classification of highways will be transferred from the ministry to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency).
25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining rail trials and transfers
Rail rolling stock can be moved for maintenance under a temporary transfer permit without full vehicle authorisation, and lighter procedures will be introduced for autonomous train trials. In addition, unused rail capacity can be allocated more flexibly throughout the year.
9 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail transport registers and permits
Maintenance of rolling stock and railway infrastructure registers for rail transport will be transferred to the European Union Agency for Railways. At the same time, moving rolling stock in ports and on industrial tracks will be made easier by easing permit requirements.
16 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 250/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Centralising safety investigations
The investigation of exceptional events and the monitoring of issued safety recommendations will be transferred directly to the responsibility of the Safety Investigation Authority. At the same time, legislation will be updated to comply with the EU Railway Safety Directive.
29 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 105/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail transport competition and permits
Domestic rail passenger transport will be opened to competition and the regulation of the sector will be completely reformed to comply with EU requirements. At the same time, permit processes in the rail sector will be harmonised and the administrative burden on private sidings will be reduced.
20 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2017 vpPassed
Extending tax rules for life-cycle projects
Tax and accrual rules for projects carried out under the life-cycle model will expand from state road projects to municipal and corporate construction projects, such as schools and hospitals. Under the amendment, project income, expenses and value added tax (VAT) will be accrued evenly across the entire contract period based on the use of the property.
21 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 181/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Updating rules on rail traffic with Russia
Provisions on rail traffic between Finland and Russia will be updated to reflect a new agreement between the countries. A Russian railway company will no longer be required to hold a separate safety certificate when operating between the national border and the nearest Finnish border station.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 49/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining road and railway legislation
A lighter notification procedure will be introduced for placing roadside advertisements and laying cables in road areas. In addition, funding outside the state budget will be made possible for transport infrastructure projects, and the rules on land use and railway protection zones will be clarified.
21 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 149/2015 vpPassed
Opening Russian rail transport to competition
Rail transport between Finland and Russia will be opened to competition on the Finnish rail network, ending VR's exclusive right to transport services. All railway undertakings licensed in the EU will be able to operate rail transport between the countries.
1 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 13/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail markets and track charges
Rules on rail services, track charges and capacity allocation will be reformed to meet EU requirements. The changes will promote competition in rail transport and strengthen market oversight.
27 Nov 2015 · 1 vote108 jaa54 ei