Government bills56
- HE 10/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining mining permit procedures
Permit procedures and official obligations in the mining and exploration sector will be eased and streamlined. Authorities will be given more discretion over the scope of procedures, and unnecessary administrative burdens will be dismantled.
28 Apr 2017 · 1 voteOnly vote · Perustelut, mietintö / Satu Hassi
88 jaa33 ei - HE 185/2016 vpPassed
Improving the traceability of tissues and cells
A single European coding system will be introduced for tissues and cells intended for human application to ensure their traceability and safety. At the same time, more detailed quality and supervisory requirements will be laid down for grafts imported from outside the EU.
6 Mar 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 118/2016 vpPassed
Deepening EU–Kazakhstan cooperation
Finland will approve the enhanced partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Kazakhstan. The new agreement will replace the earlier agreement and expand cooperation in areas such as trade, security and sustainable development.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2016 vpPassed
Extending criminal protection for UN personnel
Finland will approve an international protocol on the safety of UN personnel. Legal protection will extend beyond peacekeepers to UN workers operating in humanitarian aid and peacebuilding.
7 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 40/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising product market surveillance
Rules on market surveillance and import inspections for various product groups will be consolidated into a single general act. Tukes (the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency) will supervise products on the market and Finnish Customs will inspect imports at the EU's external borders.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2016 vpPassed
Separate act for lift regulation
Regulations governing lifts will be separated from the Electrical Safety Act into a distinct Lift Safety Act and aligned with an EU directive. At the same time, obligations concerning lift conformity, maintenance and periodic inspections will be clarified.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 186/2016 vpPassed
Protecting classified information with Belgium
Finland and Belgium will agree on the mutual protection of confidential information. The agreement will enable the transfer and receipt of classified information between the authorities and companies of the two countries.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 181/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Updating rules on rail traffic with Russia
Provisions on rail traffic between Finland and Russia will be updated to reflect a new agreement between the countries. A Russian railway company will no longer be required to hold a separate safety certificate when operating between the national border and the nearest Finnish border station.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 101/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Allowing security stewards at reception centres
Security stewards may be deployed to reception and registration centres for asylum seekers with permission from the police. The aim of the amendment is to improve safety and security at the centres and their surrounding areas and to prevent disturbances.
25 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 127/2016 vpPassed
Reforming marine equipment requirements and oversight
Regulations on safety requirements, markings and supervision of marine equipment will be updated to comply with an EU directive. The obligation to rectify defective or dangerous equipment will also be extended to importers and distributors.
26 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 122/2015 vpPassed
Mandatory treatment of ship ballast water
Ships operating in international traffic will have to treat their ballast water to prevent the spread of harmful alien species. The requirements will apply to vessels flying the Finnish flag as well as international vessels calling at Finnish ports.
29 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 134/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming blaster qualifications and safety
The new act on blasters clarifies qualification requirements and licensing practices for persons carrying out blasting work to improve occupational and public safety. Certificates of competency for blasters will be valid for five years at a time instead of ten years.
25 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 109/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming boat safety and emission rules
New safety and emission requirements will be set for recreational craft, personal watercraft and their engines. At the same time, the obligations of manufacturers, importers and sellers to ensure product compliance will be clarified.
23 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 61/2015 vpPassed
Deepening cooperation with Mongolia
Finland would approve an extensive partnership and cooperation agreement between the European Union and Mongolia. The agreement would deepen political and economic cooperation between the parties across several fields.
21 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 46/2015 vpPassed
Centralising consumer service safety supervision
Safety supervision of consumer services will be transferred from municipalities and the Regional State Administrative Agencies to central government as a task of Tukes (the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency). At the same time, the obligation of service providers to notify the authority when commencing operations will be abolished.
2 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2015 vpPassed
Correcting the gun safe transition period
The act corrects an erroneous section reference in earlier legislation. Owners of more than five firearms are ensured a five-year transition period to acquire an approved gun safe or storage space.
13 Nov 2015 · passed without a vote