Government bills11
- HE 73/2026 vpPassed
Arranging operations of NATO headquarters in Finland
Finland will approve an agreement defining the rights and status of NATO international military headquarters and their personnel to be stationed in the country. The arrangement will enable the smooth operation of the headquarters, the use of premises, and the entry and privileges of personnel and their families.
23 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 221/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Restricting nicotine pouch sales and use
Nicotine pouches will be brought under the scope of the Tobacco Act, making their retail sale subject to a licence and introducing a maximum nicotine limit. Only mint and menthol flavours will be permitted in the products, and the possession of all tobacco substitutes will be prohibited for persons under 18 years of age.
15 May 2025 · 3 votesClosest vote · Proposed statement
84 jaa70 ei - HE 206/2024 vpPassed
Emergency warnings by municipal health authorities
Municipal health protection authorities will be able to issue emergency warnings directly, for example in the event of drinking water contamination. The change will speed up warnings to residents and prevent illnesses during waterborne epidemics.
20 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 165/2024 vpPassed
Clarifying animal welfare liabilities and fees
Liability for damages caused during animal welfare control will transfer from municipalities to the state, and municipalities will gain the right to charge fees for animal welfare control carried out by health inspectors. In addition, the obligation for veterinarians to report defects that hinder the breeding of dogs and cats will be postponed.
17 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 140/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Annual basic fee for health protection supervision
An annual basic fee of 150 euros will be introduced for operators subject to planned health protection supervision. Small-scale activities will be excluded from the fee.
23 Nov 2021 · 1 vote94 jaa71 ei - HE 196/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening drinking water safety and monitoring
The purity and quality of drinking water will be protected more rigorously across the entire water supply chain, from raw water to the consumer's tap. At the same time, public access to information about water quality, price and consumption will be improved.
2 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 51/2022 vpPassed
Restricting reimbursement for damaged euro coins
The Bank of Finland may refuse to accept and reimburse deliberately damaged euro coins or coins in exceptionally poor condition. The change will not affect the exchange of coins worn in normal circulation.
10 Nov 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 262/2018 vpLapsed
Reforming food and health protection supervision
The Food Act will be reformed to reduce bureaucracy in official supervision and for operators. At the same time, an annual supervision fee of 150 euros will be introduced for food and health protection operators.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 288/2018 vpPassed
Informing passengers about animal diseases
Passenger transport and postal operators will be required to provide passengers with information on serious animal diseases and movement restrictions relating to them. At the same time, Finnish Customs will be granted the right to carry out animal disease control inspections independently as executive assistance.
22 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2018 vpPassed
Powers to prevent serious environmental damage
State supervisory authorities will be able to take direct action to prevent a serious hazard to the environment or health if the company responsible for the activity is, for example, bankrupt or unknown. Where possible, the costs incurred from the measures will be recovered retroactively from the liable party.
29 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 124/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Easing health protection supervision and notifications
Health protection supervision and notification procedures related to starting operations will be eased. Municipalities will no longer need to issue a separate official decision on every notification received.
11 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote