Government bills3

TopicSámi languages3
  1. HE 100/2023 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming Sámi Parliament electoral criteria

    The rules for admission to the Sámi Parliament's electoral roll will be reformed and the right of self-determination of the Sámi strengthened. The electoral roll will be recompiled on the basis of new criteria, and an independent appellate board will be established for appeals concerning the electoral roll.

    23 Jun 2025 · 7 votes
    150 jaa
    27 ei
  2. HE 274/2022 vpLapsed

    Strengthening Sámi self-determination and voting rights

    Criteria for entry into the Sámi Parliament's electoral roll will be reformed to place greater emphasis on language, and the electoral roll will be compiled anew. The obligation of public authorities to negotiate and cooperate with the Sámi Parliament will be significantly strengthened.

    5 Apr 2023 · no votes
  3. HE 44/2017 vpLapsed

    Safeguarding Sámi language rights

    The Sámi Language Act will be amended so that the linguistic and cultural rights of the Sámi are preserved in connection with the health and social services and regional government reform. At the same time, the reference to the definition of a Sámi in the Act on the Sámi Parliament will be removed from the act so that the right to conduct business in Sámi does not depend on an official register definition.

    18 Apr 2019 · no votes