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Juha Viitala

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  1. HE 55/2026 vpPassed

    Linking military retirement age to life expectancy

    The retirement ages for military posts in the Finnish Defence Forces will be linked to changes in life expectancy in line with the pension system. This will gradually lengthen military careers starting from 2030.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    29 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 204/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming and streamlining the patent system

    A new and modern Patents Act will be enacted in Finland, replacing the outdated act dating from 1967. Applying for and processing patents will be made clearer, faster and more affordable than before.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    29 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 118/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Integrating call-up checks into student healthcare

    The preliminary health examination for military call-ups will be integrated into upper secondary student healthcare, and an electronic health questionnaire will be introduced for students. At the same time, the precise timing of health examinations in child health clinics as well as school and student healthcare will be regulated by government decree rather than by an act.

    Juha Viitala: No
    5 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
    116 jaa
    52 ei
  4. 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.

    Juha Viitala: No
    4 Dec 2025 · 5 votes
    111 jaa
    56 ei
  5. HE 60/2026 vpPassed

    Suspending the Finland-Russia tax treaty

    Finland will suspend the application of the income tax treaty between Finland and Russia. National tax legislation alone will apply to cross-border income between the countries, without the tax reliefs provided by the tax treaty.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    26 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 132/2025 vpPassed

    Lowering taxes on transport fuels

    Taxes on transport fuels will be lowered in 2026 and 2027. The change will reduce the price of petrol and diesel by about three cents per litre.

    Juha Viitala: No
    21 Nov 2025 · 2 votes
    107 jaa
    49 ei
  7. 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.

    Juha Viitala: No
    21 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
    105 jaa
    51 ei
  8. HE 161/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Obligations and penalties for reindeer herding

    Reindeer herding co-operatives will have an obligation to draw up ten-year plans for the management and sustainable use of reindeer pastures. Rules on reducing reindeer numbers will be tightened, and a fixed penalty fee may be imposed on a reindeer owner who neglects the obligation to reduce reindeer.

    Juha Viitala: Yes
    22 May 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Proposed statement

    151 jaa
    20 ei
  9. HE 76/2026 vpPassed

    Clarifying consent for home sales

    Selling one's own home will no longer require the consent of a former spouse if more than ten years have passed since divorce or the death of the spouse. Clarifications will be made to the act so that this rule and its transitional period are applied correctly.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    15 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 183/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending grey economy reports to individuals

    The Grey Economy Information Unit will be able to prepare reports also on the activities of private individuals and death estates without a link to business activities. Authorities will thus obtain a broader compiled overview than before of individuals' compliance with taxes and other statutory payment obligations.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    15 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 149/2026 vpIn progress

    Streamlining defence export controls

    Defence materiel exports will be streamlined by introducing a general export licence for temporary and non-commercial exports to trusted countries. At the same time, compliance and record-keeping obligations for companies exporting defence materiel and the supervisory powers of the authorities will be tightened.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  12. HE 136/2026 vpIn progress

    Enhancing maritime ship safety supervision

    Legislation on the safety supervision of ships will be reformed to meet updated EU rules and international requirements. Authorities will receive clearer powers to inspect ships and new administrative means to address safety deficiencies.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    16 Sep 2026 · no votes yet
  13. HE 10/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining asylum procedures and speeding deportations

    Reviewing asylum interview records during interview sessions will be discontinued, and travel documents issued to beneficiaries of protection will include a ban on travelling to their home country. At the same time, the enforcement of deportation decisions for those who have received a negative decision will be expedited.

    Juha Viitala: No
    9 May 2025 · 2 votes
    103 jaa
    53 ei
  14. HE 37/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Mitigating carbon border mechanism penalties

    Finnish Customs will be able to reduce penalties related to the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism in certain error and borderline cases. The amendment will avoid unreasonable sanctions for companies in situations where reporting errors are caused by external parties.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    13 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 16/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Establishing a police reserve

    A police reserve will be established in Finland for serious disruptions and emergency conditions. The reserve will consist of police students and police-trained individuals who do not work as police officers.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    13 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 10/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Remote meetings for jointly owned areas

    Shareholders in jointly owned areas will be able to attend meetings remotely. Notices of meetings can also be sent electronically.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    13 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 187/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Expanding and streamlining plea bargaining

    Plea bargaining will be expanded to cover aggravated narcotics offences, aggravated robberies and aggravated human trafficking. A person suspected of an offence can receive a more lenient sentence by confessing to their act, which speeds up and eases the judicial process.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    13 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 163/2025 vpPassed with amendments

    Tougher and clearer terrorism penalties

    Finland's terrorism legislation will be reformed to make it clearer and more comprehensive. Penalties imposed for terrorist offences, as well as for preparing and promoting them, will be toughened.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    13 May 2026 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 70/2026 vpIn progress

    Streamlining land-use planning

    Finland's land use legislation will be reformed to streamline land-use planning and promote investments. The reform eases guidance from the regional land use plan, sets a minimum distance for wind turbines, and strengthens landowners' right of initiative in planning.

    Juha Viitala: No
    8 Sep 2026 · 1 vote

    Only vote · Valiokuntaan lähettäminen: puhemiesneuvoston ehdotus JAA / Vesa Kallion ehdotus EI

    85 jaa
    69 ei
  20. HE 9/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Streamlining data protection rules and information flow

    The right of authorities and entities performing public functions to process personal data is clarified, and the electronic transfer of data is streamlined. At the same time, the right of insurance companies to process health and criminal record data when an insurance policy is applied for is specified, and the assessment of data protection certification bodies is transferred to the FINAS accreditation service.

    Juha Viitala: No vote recorded
    6 May 2026 · passed without a vote
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