Istuntosali

Government bills13

Topicforms of support13
  1. HE 109/2026 vpIn progress

    Introducing an integration allowance for immigrants

    Unemployment support for people moving to Finland will be paid as a lower integration allowance if the applicant has not lived in the country for three years or does not have sufficient skills in Finnish or Swedish. Full support can be received by demonstrating sufficient language proficiency or by fulfilling the condition regarding previous employment.

    16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  2. HE 112/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Combining unemployment benefits into universal support

    Basic unemployment allowance and labour market subsidy during unemployment will be combined into a single new benefit, universal support. The new benefit will be applied for from and paid by Kela starting 1 May 2026.

    18 Dec 2025 · 22 votes
    113 jaa
    59 ei
  3. HE 104/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    New subsidies for forest nature management

    Forest owners can receive new state subsidies if they leave more broadleaf trees in their forests, restore mires, manage herb-rich forests, or leave buffer zones along water bodies. The new results-based subsidies will trial more effective ways to improve forest biodiversity and water protection.

    4 Dec 2025 · 5 votes
    111 jaa
    56 ei
  4. HE 90/2025 vpPassed

    Extending the reception allowance cut

    The previously implemented cut to the reception allowance and spending allowance paid to asylum seekers and beneficiaries of temporary protection will be extended until June 2026. The level of support will remain at its current level until permanent legislative amendments on the matter enter into force.

    21 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
    105 jaa
    51 ei
  5. HE 28/2024 vpPassed with amendments

    Lowering reception and spending allowances

    The reception allowance and spending allowance paid to asylum seekers, beneficiaries of temporary protection and victims of trafficking in human beings without a municipality of residence will be reduced. The change is temporary and will remain in force until the end of 2025.

    1 Jul 2024 · 1 vote
    108 jaa
    59 ei
  6. HE 217/2024 vpPassed

    Updating renewable electricity production subsidies

    Rules on electricity production subsidies will be adjusted to the 15-minute pricing being introduced in the electricity market. At the same time, wind power producers will be given the option to voluntarily waive the state premium subsidy and its associated obligations.

    6 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote
  7. HE 148/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Three-tiered support in early childhood education

    A three-tiered support model will be created in early childhood education and care, guaranteeing children the right to receive the support they need as early as possible. Support will be divided into general, intensified and special support according to the child's individual needs.

    10 Dec 2021 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · 15 c § , mietintö / Kaisa Juuso

    83 jaa
    60 ei
  8. HE 324/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Electricity compensation and extended payment periods

    Households affected by high electricity bills will receive state-supported electricity compensation directly on their electricity bills. In addition, households and businesses can request extended payment periods for their electricity bills for the winter months.

    1 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 234/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Temporary electricity subsidy for low-income households

    Temporary support will be paid to low-income households to help pay high electricity bills in early 2023. The subsidy is targeted at those who cannot benefit from the tax credit for electricity due to their low income.

    7 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 88/2023 vpPassed

    Extending electricity compensation deadlines

    A new deadline is set for error correction applications for electricity compensation, and the processing and payment period for compensation is extended until the summer of 2024. The amendment ensures that all consumers entitled to support receive their compensation and that electricity companies receive the corresponding government reimbursements.

    14 Dec 2023 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lotta Hamari

    101 jaa
    80 ei
  11. 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
  12. HE 160/2020 vpPassed

    State withdrawal from training compensation

    State agencies and institutions will withdraw from the application system for training compensation paid for staff training. The released funds will be directed towards developing change security for state employees.

    9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote
  13. HE 197/2020 vpPassed

    Media fee deductibility and environmental exemptions

    Companies in Åland will be permitted to deduct the region's media fee in their taxation in the same way as the public broadcasting tax in mainland Finland. In addition, support for nature conservation and water protection received in non-monetary form will be made tax-exempt.

    7 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote