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  1. HE 131/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Introducing the COVID-19 pass

    Restaurants and event organisers can introduce a COVID-19 certificate as an alternative to restrictions imposed by the authorities. At the same time, the requirement for health certificates and entry testing for people arriving in Finland will be extended until the end of 2021.

    18 Oct 2021 · 18 votes
    105 jaa
    33 ei
  2. HE 226/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending Covid restrictions and Covid pass

    The validity of temporary Covid-19 restrictions, health security measures on entry, and the national use of the Covid pass would be extended until the end of June 2022. The use of the Covid pass would be specified so that it must be required for the entire opening hours if it is used to replace official restrictions.

    23 Dec 2021 · 6 votes
    106 jaa
    36 ei
  3. HE 302/2022 vpPassed

    Extending coronavirus test and vaccination reimbursements

    Kela reimbursements for coronavirus tests carried out and coronavirus vaccinations administered in private healthcare will be extended until the end of June 2023. Travel costs incurred to receive a vaccination will also continue to be reimbursed.

    8 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 78/2022 vpPassed

    Extending COVID-19 reimbursements and allowances

    Kela reimbursements for COVID-19 vaccinations and tests and the eased conditions for the infectious disease allowance would be extended until the end of 2022. The accrual of an employee's annual leave during absence caused by a coronavirus infection would also be safeguarded for the same period.

    20 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. 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
  6. HE 34/2022 vpPassed

    Breathalyser tests on ships and ferries

    People working on ships and cable ferries can be required to take a breathalyser test during working hours to determine alcohol consumption. The reform will improve vessel, passenger and occupational safety in waterborne traffic.

    9 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 8/2022 vpPassed

    Extending VAT exemption for coronavirus supplies

    The value added tax (VAT) exemption for supplies used in the prevention, testing and treatment of coronavirus will be extended until the end of June 2022. The change will reduce the procurement costs of equipment needed to manage the pandemic.

    4 Mar 2022 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 38 c §, mietintö / Matias Marttinen

    93 jaa
    18 ei
  8. HE 233/2021 vpPassed

    Exempting coronavirus home tests from VAT

    Coronavirus home tests will be temporarily exempt from value added tax (VAT) for 2022. The aim of the amendment is to lower the price of tests and encourage people to get tested.

    29 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 105/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Covid certificates and testing for travellers

    Passengers arriving in Finland will be required to present a certificate of covid-19 vaccination, recovery from the disease, or a negative test result. If a passenger does not have a certificate, they must take a covid-19 test upon arrival and, if necessary, a second test later.

    2 Jul 2021 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Vote

    31 jaa
    18 ei
  10. HE 105/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Facilitating hiring and extending probation

    Employers will be able to hire a long-term unemployed person on a fixed-term contract for up to one year without a separate justification. At the same time, the probationary period in employment relationships will be extended to six months, and the re-employment period for dismissed employees will be shortened.

    21 Dec 2016 · 7 votes
    116 jaa
    56 ei
  11. HE 137/2020 vpWithdrawn

    Covid certificate requirement for incoming travellers

    Passengers arriving in Finland from risk areas will be required to present a certificate of a negative covid test or a previous infection. Transport companies must inform passengers of these requirements before travel.

    5 Nov 2020 · no votes