Government bills2695
- HE 45/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Raising ASP loans and age limits
The upper age limit for starting ASP saving will rise to 44 years, and people buying a home together can receive an ASP interest-subsidy loan that is 50 per cent larger than for a single buyer. At the same time, the maximum state guarantee for owner-occupied housing loans will be raised to 60,000 euros.
28 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 140/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Annual basic fee for health protection supervision
An annual basic fee of 150 euros will be introduced for operators subject to planned health protection supervision. Small-scale activities will be excluded from the fee.
23 Nov 2021 · 1 vote94 jaa71 ei - HE 256/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening crisis management in municipalities and wellbeing services counties
Municipalities and wellbeing services counties will be required to prepare for states of emergency and various disruptions in their administrative regulations. The amendment will ensure that administration and decision-making function smoothly during crises as well.
2 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 36/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing electrification aid for industry
A new electrification aid scheme will be created for electricity-intensive industry to compensate for increases in electricity prices resulting from emissions trading. Recipient companies must use at least half of the aid received for measures that reduce emissions.
21 Jun 2022 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus , mietintö / Veikko Vallin
106 jaa41 ei - HE 222/2020 vpPassed
Requiring compensation for non-compete agreements
Employers will have to pay compensation to employees for all non-compete agreements, regardless of their duration. In addition, employers will be able to terminate non-compete agreements that have become unnecessary during the employment relationship.
12 Nov 2021 · 3 votes132 jaa35 ei - HE 253/2022 vpPassed
Clarifying data protection in investigation teams
Rules on the processing of personal data obtained in international joint investigation teams will be clarified to align with EU data protection legislation. Data may only be used for purposes other than the team's original investigative purpose in accordance with the requirements of the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in Criminal Matters.
27 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 295/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Employment trials for temporary protection recipients
People who have fled the war in Ukraine and receive temporary protection will be transferred to municipal employment trials as clients even before they are granted a municipality of residence. At the same time, trial municipalities will receive the authority to decide on the suitability of their clients with partial work ability to be employed by Työkanava.
25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 290/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Streamlining permits for major transport projects
A four-year time limit will be set for official processing of major projects on the trans-European transport network. At the same time, decisions on the classification of highways will be transferred from the ministry to Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency).
25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 265/2022 vpPassed
Easier establishment of personnel funds
Personnel funds can be established in smaller companies than before. In addition, an employee will be able to transfer fund savings directly to a new workplace's fund tax-free.
25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 264/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Clean vehicle obligations for wellbeing services counties
Regionally graduated minimum quotas will be set for wellbeing services counties for the procurement of low- and zero-emission vehicles and transport services. At the same time, procurement obligations for joint municipal authorities and municipally owned companies will be clarified.
25 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 66/2022 vpPassed
Tax exemptions for EU defence cooperation
The armed forces of other EU member states will be exempt from value added tax (VAT) and excise duty when participating in EU defence activities in Finland or purchasing goods here. Corresponding tax benefits will also apply to the Finnish Defence Forces when taking part in joint actions in other EU member states.
8 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 225/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing Job Market Finland and IT reform
A new nationwide information system package and the Job Market Finland service platform will be introduced in the public employment services (TE services). Jobseekers will be able to publish an anonymous job search profile on the service, which employers can utilise in recruitment.
13 May 2022 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 13 luvun 1 §, mietintö / Arto Satonen
102 jaa36 ei - HE 241/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing removal of terrorist online content
The police may order terrorist content spreading online to be removed quickly from hosting services. Administrative penalty fees can be imposed on online service providers that fail to meet their obligations.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 193/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Enhancing authorities' operations abroad and assistance
Finnish authorities will be able to act and support each other abroad independently based on Finland's own needs without a request from another state, for example in evacuation and crisis situations. At the same time, co-operation with key international partner countries will be facilitated and decision-making on urgent security threats accelerated.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Licensing ground stations and remote sensing
Operating satellite ground stations, radars and satellite remote sensing will become subject to a licence in Finland. The reform will protect national security and supervise the distribution of satellite data.
21 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 143/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Electronic monitoring and enhancement of restraining orders
Electronic monitoring using a monitoring ankle tag and positioning device can be attached to an extended restraining order in situations involving a serious threat of violence. In addition, the police will be able to impose a temporary restraining order on their own initiative at a lower threshold than before, and applying for a restraining order will always become free of charge.
20 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 209/2022 vpPassed
Municipal waste sales limit and transition
The maximum limit for market-based sales by municipal waste companies will be maintained at 10 per cent after 2030 as well. In addition, municipalities will look after waste management for health and social services and rescue services properties during a transition period until the end of 2025.
16 Dec 2022 · 1 voteOnly vote · 145 a §, mietintö / Saara-Sofia Sirén
134 jaa32 ei - HE 224/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Licensing private day-care centres
Establishing a private day-care centre or substantially expanding its operations will require an official licence instead of the previous notification. Private family day care will remain subject to notification.
28 Apr 2022 · 2 votes97 jaa73 ei - HE 312/2022 vpPassed
Securing intellectual disability services during reform
Wellbeing services counties will be able to procure morning and afternoon activities for disabled children directly from municipalities without tendering. In addition, involuntary special care and necessary restrictive measures can continue to be implemented in intellectual disability psychiatry wards.
15 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 111/2022 vpPassed
Class actions by consumer organisations
Organisations promoting consumer interests will be granted the right to bring class actions and claim compensation from businesses on behalf of a group of consumers. In addition, a procedure will be established enabling authorities and organisations to prohibit conduct contrary to consumer protection legislation both domestically and cross-border.
13 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote