Government bills167

Topiccommunicable diseases167
  1. HE 119/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending temporary unemployment security for entrepreneurs

    Entrepreneurs affected by the coronavirus pandemic can receive labour market subsidy until the end of November 2021 without closing down their business operations. The support secures the livelihood of entrepreneurs in a situation where the business's income or employment opportunities have deteriorated due to the epidemic.

    6 Oct 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen

    32 jaa
    22 ei
  2. HE 118/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Easing coronavirus restrictions on venues

    The statutory two-metre safe distance requirement and infection incidence threshold will be removed from coronavirus restrictions on customer premises and public spaces. Authorities will be able to impose restrictions on the use of premises more flexibly and on a more case-by-case basis than before.

    24 Sep 2021 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Mia Laiho 3

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  3. HE 102/2021 vpPassed

    Waiving supervision fees for tour operators

    Tour operators will not be charged the statutory supervision and insolvency protection fee for 2020. The amendment will ease the financial situation of travel agencies facing difficulties due to the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions.

    23 Sep 2021 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 120/2021 vpPassed

    Extending COVID-19 unemployment flexibilities

    Temporary COVID-19 exceptions to unemployment security will be extended until the end of November 2021. The extension supports the livelihood of the unemployed and facilitates taking up work as well as the processing of benefit applications.

    22 Sep 2021 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 46/2021 vpPassed

    Reforming business development grants

    A new act will be enacted in Finland on development grants for businesses and their operating environment for 2021–2028. The grants will support, in particular, the growth, renewal and internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises.

    30 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 97/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending cost support and closure compensation

    Businesses can apply to the state for a fourth round of cost support for financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, medium-sized and large enterprises will be paid compensation for business premises closed by order of the authorities.

    24 Jun 2021 · 16 votes

    Closest vote · 5 §, mietintö / Veikko Vallinin ehdotus

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  7. HE 95/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Third supplementary budget for 2021

    The third supplementary budget for 2021, meaning changes to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and opposition proposals in dissenting opinions.

    24 Jun 2021 · 22 votes
  8. HE 93/2021 vpPassed

    Extending distance learning in comprehensive schools

    Comprehensive schools will be able to switch partially or entirely to distance learning if necessary due to a serious coronavirus situation during the upcoming school year as well. However, the youngest pupils and those in need of special support will continue in contact teaching.

    18 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 92/2021 vpPassed

    Extending exceptions for vocational skills demonstrations

    Skills demonstrations in vocational education and training can be completed under exceptional arrangements until the end of July 2022 if the coronavirus epidemic prevents them from being carried out in authentic work situations. Students may then demonstrate their competence through compensatory practical tasks organised at educational institutions.

    18 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 84/2021 vpPassed

    Extending student loan compensation deadlines

    Higher education students will not lose their student loan compensation or student loan tax deduction if graduation or the start of studies is delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An extension of one academic year will be granted for completing the degree due to reasons caused by the epidemic.

    16 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 86/2021 vpPassed

    Extending entrepreneurs' temporary labour market subsidy

    Entrepreneurs' right to receive labour market subsidy due to the pandemic would be extended until the end of September 2021. The subsidy can be received without closing down business activities if work or income has decreased because of the coronavirus situation.

    11 Jun 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Arto Satonen

    31 jaa
    21 ei
  12. HE 75/2021 vpPassed

    Easing terms for tax payment arrangements

    Businesses and individuals experiencing payment difficulties will temporarily be able to apply for a new payment arrangement for their taxes at a reduced rate of late-payment interest. In addition, tax refunds will not be used directly to cover tax debts covered by these arrangements, but will instead be paid to the customer.

    11 Jun 2021 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, voimaantulosäännös, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    32 jaa
    21 ei
  13. HE 64/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending transport sector coronavirus exemptions

    The validity period of maritime qualifications and pilotage licences will be exceptionally extended so that vessel traffic and security of supply are not interrupted due to the coronavirus epidemic. At the same time, flexibilities concerning public transport notification periods and coronavirus preparedness in the transport sector will remain in force.

    11 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 59/2021 vpPassed

    Extending business debt collection protections

    Temporary price caps on debt collection costs for businesses will be extended until the end of April 2022 to ease payment difficulties caused by the coronavirus crisis. At the same time, the use of a demand for payment under threat of publication (a draft) will be restricted and the response time for it will be extended.

    10 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 77/2021 vpPassed

    Suspending relinquishment compensation income limits

    Recipients of agricultural relinquishment compensation will be able to engage in paid employment without earned income affecting the payment of the compensation. The rules are intended to ease seasonal labour shortages in agriculture and horticulture during the coronavirus pandemic.

    9 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 72/2021 vpPassed

    Extending temporary COVID-19 unemployment flexibilities

    Temporary coronavirus-era flexibilities in unemployment security will remain in force until 30 September 2021. Unemployed people can continue to earn more than previously without a reduction in benefits and receive benefits more smoothly as advance payments.

    2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 73/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending restrictions and easing outdoor events

    Restrictions intended to prevent the coronavirus and the powers of authorities will be extended until the end of 2021. At the same time, organising outdoor events and recreational activities will be made easier by dropping the two-metre physical distancing requirement that applied to outdoor spaces.

    31 May 2021 · 20 votes

    Closest vote · Mietintö / Mia Laiho, lausumaehdotus 9

    30 jaa
    13 ei
  18. HE 68/2021 vpPassed

    Second supplementary budget for 2021

    The second supplementary budget for 2021, introducing amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's dissenting proposals.

    31 May 2021 · 17 votes
  19. HE 79/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Event guarantee for public event organisers

    An event guarantee will be created for organisers of public events and their subcontractors to compensate for costs if an event has to be cancelled or restricted due to coronavirus regulations. The guarantee covers 85 per cent of incurred costs announced in advance.

    27 May 2021 · 7 votes

    Closest vote · Mietintö / Pia Kauma, lausumaehdotus 6

    32 jaa
    23 ei
  20. HE 69/2021 vpPassed

    Extending VAT exemption on coronavirus supplies

    The exemption from value added tax (VAT) for goods used to combat, test for and treat the coronavirus will be extended until the end of 2021. The goods can continue to be purchased and imported tax-free.

    27 May 2021 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    32 jaa
    22 ei