Government bills10
- HE 100/2023 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming Sámi Parliament electoral criteria
The rules for admission to the Sámi Parliament's electoral roll will be reformed and the right of self-determination of the Sámi strengthened. The electoral roll will be recompiled on the basis of new criteria, and an independent appellate board will be established for appeals concerning the electoral roll.
23 Jun 2025 · 7 votes150 jaa27 ei - HE 180/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Differentiating candidate numbers in simultaneous elections
Candidates in elections held simultaneously will receive clearly distinct number series. This will reduce confusion when municipal and county elections are conducted at the same time.
18 Dec 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 274/2022 vpLapsed
Strengthening Sámi self-determination and voting rights
Criteria for entry into the Sámi Parliament's electoral roll will be reformed to place greater emphasis on language, and the electoral roll will be compiled anew. The obligation of public authorities to negotiate and cooperate with the Sámi Parliament will be significantly strengthened.
5 Apr 2023 · no votes - HE 181/2021 vpPassed
Advance voting in garrisons
Persons performing conscript service or voluntary military service for women will be able to vote in advance directly in garrisons. The change will make it easier for those serving to participate in all general elections.
14 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 101/2017 vpPassed
Introducing postal voting abroad
Finns living permanently abroad or staying abroad temporarily during elections will have the opportunity to vote by post in general elections. The voter orders the documents to their foreign address, votes in the presence of two witnesses, and posts their ballot to Finland.
24 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2018 vpLapsed
Updating the Criminal Code for regional reform
The Criminal Code will be updated to correspond to the regional and health and social services reform. Regional elections, public officials, elected officials, and subsidies granted by regions will be brought within the scope of the Criminal Code's provisions.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 162/2018 vpPassed
Streamlining election arrangements and notifications
Voters will be able to receive notification of their right to vote solely electronically instead of by traditional postal mail. At the same time, the candidate nomination timetable for the 2019 European Parliament elections will be aligned with the parliamentary elections.
11 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 1/2018 vpPassed
Tightening parish election disqualification rules
A person standing as a candidate in parish elections, or a close relation of theirs, will no longer be able to serve on an electoral board. At the same time, data protection regarding the electoral roll will be improved.
23 Mar 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2017 vpPassed
Reforming the election of church leaders
In the election of the Archbishop, votes cast by other dioceses will be given greater weight than before. At the same time, elections for rural deans will be discontinued in favour of direct appointment by the diocesan chapter.
29 May 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening election officials' disqualification rules
An obligation to act impartially would be laid down for election officials, and the participation of candidates and their close relatives in election duties would be restricted. In addition, the division of electoral districts would be updated to reflect municipal boundary changes that have entered into force.
29 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote