Government bills2695
- HE 37/2017 vpPassed
Expanding police security checks at events
The police will be able to search persons present in the area of public events and gatherings, searching not only for dangerous objects but also for other prohibited substances, such as drugs. Where the situation requires, a search may be conducted without a concrete suspicion of an offence.
1 Nov 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 81/2017 vpPassed
Reforming vehicle tax penalties and enforcement
Unauthorised use of a decommissioned or unregistered vehicle will incur only an administrative additional tax instead of a fine. At the same time, automated enforcement of vehicle tax using cameras and licence plate recognition devices will be enabled.
24 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 119/2017 vpPassed
Extending fairway fee and tax cuts
The halved fairway dues for merchant shipping and the abolition of track tax on freight transport will remain in force throughout 2018. The measures will ease transport costs for industry and export companies.
20 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 92/2017 vpPassed
Clarifying Municipal Guarantee Board rules
The term of office of the delegation of the Municipal Guarantee Board will begin earlier, right at the start of the year following municipal elections. In addition, the option to use contractual covenants as collateral for guarantees will be incorporated into the act.
20 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 75/2017 vpPassed
Approving the EU-Cuba cooperation agreement
Finland will approve the agreement on political dialogue and cooperation between the European Union, its member states and Cuba. The agreement establishes for the first time an official framework for relations and cooperation between the EU and Cuba.
19 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 95/2017 vpPassed
Bringing forward the delegation's term
The new term of office of the delegation of the Commission for Local Authority Employers will begin at the start of January instead of October in the year following municipal elections. The change will speed up the start of the new delegation after municipal elections.
11 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 91/2017 vpPassed
Closer customs cooperation with Uruguay
Finland and Uruguay will begin official cooperation in the prevention and investigation of customs offences. The customs authorities of both countries will be able to exchange information and provide each other with mutual administrative assistance.
10 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 269/2016 vpPassed
Extending business prohibitions to self-employed professionals
A business prohibition could also be imposed on private self-employed professionals, and authorities could more readily ask the police or Finnish Customs to investigate the prerequisites for a prohibition. At the same time, it would ensure that the mere materialisation of business risk and insolvency does not lead to a business prohibition.
29 Sep 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2017 vpPassed
Lowering late-payment interest for farmers
The rate of interest for late payment on insurance contributions payable to Mela (the Farmers' Social Insurance Institution) will be temporarily reduced to 4 per cent. The change will ease farms' temporary payment difficulties caused by the weak market situation in agriculture.
21 Sep 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 38/2017 vpPassed with amendments
State coverage of official travel damages
The state will discontinue private travel insurance policies and begin compensating for damages occurring on official travel abroad directly through the State Treasury. The change will bring savings to the state and harmonise travel coverage for personnel.
30 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Raising Finnish Defence Forces retirement ages
The retirement ages of Finnish Defence Forces personnel will be raised incrementally to correspond to the general increase in the retirement age. The change ensures that careers in office continue until the entitlement to a pension begins.
28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 62/2017 vpPassed
Establishment of the EU-LAC Foundation
Finland will approve the agreement on an international foundation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean. The foundation promotes cooperation, research and dialogue between the two regions.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2017 vpPassed
Deepening cooperation with New Zealand
Finland would approve a broad partnership agreement between the European Union and New Zealand. The agreement would create a formal framework for political and economic cooperation between the parties.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 262/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming water rights and permits
Expropriations related to hydraulic engineering will be tied to the requirement of public need under the Constitution in order to improve property protection. At the same time, placing cables and pipes under waterways will be facilitated by transferring minor projects from permits to a notification procedure.
27 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2017 vpPassed
Enabling air transport with Seychelles
Finland and Seychelles are concluding an air services agreement that establishes rules for air transport between the two countries. The agreement grants airlines the right to fly between the countries without restrictions on routes or frequencies.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2017 vpPassed
Opening air services to the Dominican Republic
Finland and the Dominican Republic agree on air transport between the two countries. The agreement enables direct scheduled flights and creates rules for airline operations between the countries.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 65/2017 vpPassed
Air transport agreement with Sri Lanka
Finland and Sri Lanka will introduce a bilateral air transport agreement. The agreement establishes a formal framework for direct flights and airline co-operation.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 64/2017 vpPassed
Opening air transport links to Mauritius
Finland and Mauritius are concluding an air services agreement that establishes rules for air transport between the two countries. The arrangement will allow freer development of flight connections.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 28/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming hunting rules and permit procedures
The Hunting Act would be updated by introducing a shooting test for bow hunters targeting large game animals and requiring a hunt leader also for hunting large carnivores. At the same time, baiting large carnivores with food would be prohibited and permit bureaucracy reduced in areas such as controlling pest birds.
22 Jun 2017 · 3 votesClosest vote · 34 a §, mietintö / Johanna Karimäki
140 jaa19 ei - HE 61/2017 vpPassed
Updating an international marine protection agreement
Finland will approve an international protocol and its amendments prohibiting the dumping and incineration of wastes and other matter at sea. At the same time, legislation concerning the exclusive economic zone will be supplemented with regard to carbon dioxide storage.
19 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote