Government bills67
- HE 79/2022 vpPassed
Export licensing authority for crises
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs would process export licences when the EU imposes exceptional export restrictions in crisis situations. Finnish Customs will supervise the export of goods subject to restrictions.
28 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 163/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Authority access to bank account data
Authorities' access to the bank and payment account monitoring system would be expanded to prevent serious crime and carry out statutory duties. Finnish Customs will implement a centralised system through which data is transmitted to authorities quickly and electronically.
22 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 18/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Securing patient data sharing in Uusimaa
Healthcare authorities in Uusimaa will be permitted during a transition period to disclose data needed for patient care to each other, unless the patient has specifically prohibited it. The arrangement will safeguard the availability of patient data and smooth care as the health and social services reform begins.
21 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 243/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Updating environmental permits and waste securities
Rules on amending environmental permits and waste securities required from operators are clarified so that the securities are sufficient to cover the costs of decommissioning and waste management, including in bankruptcies. At the same time, the use of meat and bone meal in energy production is facilitated and the online publication of older environmental decisions is clarified.
29 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 179/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying duties of supreme legality overseers
The division of duties between the Chancellor of Justice and the Parliamentary Ombudsman will be clarified and expanded. Oversight duties and complaints will be divided between the agencies more clearly than before according to their areas of expertise.
27 Apr 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 101/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming animal identification and registration
A new act on the identification and registration of animals will be enacted in Finland to align national legislation with the EU Animal Health Law. The system will be extended to cover the registration of pets and new animal species in order to safeguard animal welfare and health.
24 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 126/2021 vpPassed
Easing financial market regulation for recovery
Financial market legislation will be eased in line with EU regulation to facilitate access to financing for companies. Client reporting for investment services will be streamlined, and the exchange of information will shift primarily to electronic format.
12 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming supervision of medical devices
A new act on medical devices will be enacted in Finland to implement EU regulations and improve patient safety. The reform will tighten quality requirements and regulatory supervision for healthcare devices.
2 Jul 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating the re-use of public data
Re-use of datasets held by public authorities, publicly owned companies and research organisations would be facilitated. High-value datasets and published publicly funded research data would be made available free of charge and in machine-readable format.
24 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2021 vpPassed
Clarifying environmental impact assessments and consultations
Legislation on environmental impact assessment will be specified to better align with the requirements of the EU directive. Procedures will be clarified, particularly regarding the consultation of authorities and transboundary projects.
2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 248/2020 vpPassed
Ensuring authority communications coverage in buildings
The rescue authority could require the owner of a building to acquire and maintain equipment for new broadband public authority communications in high-risk premises. Failure to comply with the obligation could be enforced with a conditional fine or a threat of performance.
2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 23/2021 vpPassed
Stricter controls on cross-border cash
Controls on cash of at least 10,000 euros entering or leaving across the EU external border will be tightened. The declaration and disclosure obligations will apply not only to cash carried by travellers but also to postal, courier and freight shipments.
26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 245/2020 vpPassed with amendments
New powers to combat coronavirus infections
Authorities will be given the right to order hygiene requirements, the avoidance of close contact, and the temporary closure of premises to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In addition, passenger numbers in public transport can be restricted and health and social services can be reorganised bindingly.
19 Feb 2021 · 5 votesClosest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Paula Risikko
32 jaa23 ei - HE 91/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying transport laws and agency responsibilities
Public notices and plans for transport infrastructure projects will move to authorities' websites, and the obligation of direct notification will apply to property owners directly affected by a project. At the same time, central government administration of private roads will be clarified and provisions on appeals in the transport sector will be brought up to date.
17 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2019 vpPassed
Updating authority tasks on citizens' initiatives
The Citizens' Initiative Act will be updated to correspond to new EU legislation and the reform of state authorities. The Digital and Population Data Services Agency will verify statements of support for European citizens' initiatives and advise citizens on initiative-related matters.
9 Dec 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 284/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising public administration information management
A new information management act will be enacted for public administration, bringing together and harmonising the rules governing data processing, information systems and information security across public authorities. Authorities will be obliged primarily to process documents electronically and exchange information via technical interfaces.
10 Jun 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 253/2018 vpPassed with amendments
State intervention in security-threatening property transactions
The state will gain the means to monitor and, if necessary, block real estate transactions that could endanger Finland's national security. Buyers from outside the EU and the EEA will be required to obtain a permit to buy real estate in Finland.
14 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 306/2018 vpPassed
Clarifying taxation of foreign private equity
The tax treatment of foreign investors in Finnish private equity funds will be eased in situations where an investment is made through another fund. The change aims to remove tax obstacles and attract more international growth funding to Finland.
5 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 226/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling broadband communications for authorities
The VIRVE communications system for authorities will be upgraded to broadband by utilising commercial mobile networks. Authorities will be guaranteed priority access to the network even during congestion and disruptions.
21 Dec 2018 · 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