Government bills2695
- HE 110/2018 vpPassed
Postponing online firearms permit services
The introduction of the electronic service system for firearms will be postponed to March 2020 due to delays in completing the IT system. At the same time, arms collectors will be given additional time to apply for permits for previously acquired firearms.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 106/2018 vpPassed
Air transport agreement between Finland and Argentina
Finland and Argentina will adopt a bilateral air transport agreement. The arrangement will allow direct flights and connecting flights between the two countries.
16 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 107/2018 vpPassed
Earlier background checks on travel providers
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) will gain access to information on travel service providers from the Grey Economy Information Unit sooner than previously planned. The data will allow the authority to monitor whether operators meet their statutory obligations starting as early as late 2018.
9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 80/2018 vpPassed
Approving the EU-Afghanistan cooperation agreement
Finland will approve a comprehensive partnership and development agreement between the European Union and Afghanistan. The agreement creates a formal framework for cooperation in areas such as trade, development cooperation, human rights and security.
9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 28/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Overhauling radiation safety and supervision
A new Radiation Act will be enacted in Finland to transpose the EU Radiation Safety Directive into national legislation and modernise radiation protection rules. The reform would tighten safety requirements for the use of radiation and enhance the supervision of indoor radon and various treatment devices.
9 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 103/2018 vpPassed
Tax treaty between Finland and Hong Kong
Finland and Hong Kong will introduce a comprehensive tax treaty to eliminate double taxation of income and prevent tax evasion. The treaty clarifies which party has the right to tax income moving between the countries.
5 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2018 vpPassed
Approval of the EU-Australia framework agreement
Finland would approve the comprehensive framework agreement between the European Union and Australia and incorporate it into national legislation. The agreement creates a binding legal basis for political, economic and security cooperation between the parties.
5 Oct 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 90/2018 vpPassed
Easing driver requirements for tourism businesses
Employees of home service and tourism businesses will no longer need a taxi driver licence for transport included in service packages. A standard driving licence will be sufficient for transport using a vehicle in the business's possession.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 82/2018 vpPassed
Easing VAT on e-commerce
Value added tax will be simplified for small businesses selling digital services in cross-border EU trade. Small businesses will be able to pay value added tax to their home country if sales of services to other EU countries remain below 10,000 euros.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 78/2018 vpPassed
Tightening controls on mercury use
The use, import and waste management of mercury will be restricted more strictly than before to protect human health and the environment. At the same time, supervisory authorities will be designated and penalties laid down for breaches of the rules.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 21/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining residence permits for researchers and students
Entry and residence permits for researchers, higher education students and trainees from outside the EU will be streamlined. At the same time, their mobility between EU countries and their opportunities to stay in Finland to work will be facilitated.
5 Jul 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 75/2018 vpPassed
Abolishing grain loan stores and seed funds
The obsolete Act on Grain Loan Stores and Seed Funds will be repealed. The remaining grain loan stores and funds will be abolished and their assets channelled to the promotion of agriculture.
29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting car taxation to new emissions testing
The tax tables for car tax and vehicle tax will be adapted to a new, more precise method of measuring emissions. This ensures that the average level of car taxation remains unchanged, even though measured emission values increase.
29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 58/2018 vpPassed
Extending student financial aid to adults
People past compulsory school age will receive student financial aid and school transport subsidy to complete basic education studies. The reform will improve income during studies, especially for adults outside the labour market and immigrants.
29 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2018 vpPassed
Updating legislative references to Business Finland
Six different acts will be updated to replace Tekes and Finpro with the names of the new Business Finland entity. At the same time, Business Finland Oy will be granted the right to receive information necessary for carrying out its duties.
21 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 53/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing the Employment Fund by merging funds
The Education Fund and the Unemployment Insurance Fund will be merged into a new Employment Fund from the start of 2019. The benefits granted by the funds and their financing will remain unchanged.
12 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2018 vpPassed
Reforming animal breeding rules
Legislation on animal breeding will be aligned with the directly applicable EU regulation. Requirements for breeding programmes, breeding books and zootechnical certificates for livestock and equines will be based on EU rules.
8 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2018 vpPassed
Flexible maritime certificates and working hours
Inland waterway transport will move from limiting overtime to limiting total working hours for employees working on a shift-rotation system. In addition, the validity of a maritime labour certificate for a vessel in international traffic may be temporarily extended by up to five months if delivery of the new document is delayed.
5 Jun 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 63/2018 vpPassed
Transfer of EU Ecolabel tasks
Ympäristömerkintä Suomi Oy will be responsible for awarding and supervising the EU Ecolabel in Finland. Previously, these duties were handled by Motiva Services Oy.
30 May 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 47/2018 vpPassed
Administering energy and climate subsidies
The Energy Authority will be able to act as a state grant authority and grant energy and climate policy state aid. The agency will begin managing, in particular, fixed-term support schemes based on competitive tendering.
25 May 2018 · passed without a vote