Government bills2695

  1. HE 305/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Strengthening listed company corporate governance

    Remuneration of management and related party transactions in listed companies will become more transparent, and shareholders' ability to influence remuneration will be strengthened. At the same time, institutional investors will be required to disclose their shareholder engagement, and listed companies will be given better opportunities to identify their shareholders.

    25 Mar 2019 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Lauri Ihalainen 2

    101 jaa
    81 ei
  2. HE 213/2018 vpPassed

    Mandatory identification for slot machines

    Playing slot machines in shops and other gaming locations will require mandatory identification to reduce gambling harm. At the same time, the period of validity of lottery and bingo licences for non-profit entities will be extended.

    25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote
  3. HE 157/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming transport qualifications and emergency preparedness

    Heavy vehicle drivers will be able to obtain their professional qualification by taking examinations alone, and the local knowledge component will be removed from the taxi driver examination. At the same time, qualification requirements for authority vessels will be made more flexible and large transport companies will be required to prepare for disruptions.

    25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote
  4. HE 231/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Stricter penalties for EU fraud

    The Criminal Code will be tightened to combat fraud and misconduct directed against European Union funds. Companies can be subject to penalties for value added tax (VAT) fraud and EU fraud, and aggravated misuse of subsidies will be made punishable by imprisonment.

    14 Mar 2019 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 8 b §, mietintö / Ville Tavio

    168 jaa
    15 ei
  5. HE 60/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving online service accessibility

    Websites and mobile applications of the public sector and key service providers would have to be accessible and easy to use for all users. Authorities would be required to provide digital services and related advice.

    8 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 219/2018 vpPassed

    Safeguarding annual leave rights after illness

    Employees would be guaranteed the right to at least four weeks of paid leave even if they have been absent from work for a long period due to illness, accident or rehabilitation. In addition, the period within which annual leave postponed due to illness must be taken would be extended.

    5 Mar 2019 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · 28 §, mietintö / Merja Mäkisalo-Ropponen

    122 jaa
    54 ei
  7. HE 13/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Finnish Defence Forces personal data reform

    A new separate act will be enacted on the processing of personal data in the Finnish Defence Forces, consolidating data protection provisions that were previously contained across several different acts. At the same time, the maintenance of the Finnish Defence Forces' permanent personal data files will be centralised in the Defence Command.

    5 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote
  8. HE 69/2020 vpPassed

    Centralising business subsidy data

    Data on business subsidies granted by the state will be gathered into a single centralised information system. The reform will make business subsidies more transparent and enhance monitoring and research concerning them.

    8 Oct 2020 · passed without a vote
  9. HE 60/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Improving conditions for variable-hours workers

    The employment terms of employees working variable hours and on short-term contracts will become more predictable and clearer than at present. Employers will have to provide a more comprehensive written statement on the terms of employment and regularly review actual hours worked under zero-hour and other variable contracts.

    1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote
  10. HE 50/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming civil servants' working conditions

    Civil servants of the state and the Bank of Finland will be guaranteed more comprehensive written information on their terms of employment and the right to free mandatory training that counts as working time. In addition, state civil servants will be able to report short sickness absences more flexibly without a doctor's certificate.

    1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote
  11. HE 119/2020 vpPassed with amendments

    Fifth supplementary budget for 2020

    The fifth supplementary budget for 2020, that is, amendments to the state budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in dissenting opinions by the opposition.

    1 Oct 2020 · 12 votes
  12. HE 92/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Temporary fuel support for transport companies

    Road haulage and passenger transport companies would be granted state aid to compensate for sharply increased fuel costs. The purpose of the support is to ease companies' liquidity and safeguard Finland's security of supply.

    28 Jun 2022 · 3 votes

    Closest vote · 1 § , mietintö / Sanni Grahn-Laasonen

    81 jaa
    65 ei
  13. HE 287/2018 vpPassed

    Delaying Teno fishing permit transfer

    Arranging the sale of fishing permits for the Teno River will remain with the Lapland ELY Centre (Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment) for another two years. The transfer of the task to the new local fisheries area is postponed until the beginning of 2021.

    1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote
  14. HE 223/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Police powers to intercept drones

    The police will be granted the right to intervene in the flight of model aircraft and drones and, if necessary, take possession of them to guarantee security. The movement of an aircraft can be prevented, for example, using technical jamming devices or force.

    1 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote
  15. HE 47/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Allowing remote and hybrid meetings in organisations

    Limited liability companies, housing companies, co-operatives and associations will be able to hold their meetings entirely remotely or as hybrid meetings. Participants will also be able to exercise full speaking and voting rights remotely.

    22 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  16. HE 61/2022 vpPassed

    Transferring unemployment statements to pilot municipalities

    Municipalities participating in the municipal pilot to promote employment will be granted the right to issue more statements related to unemployment security to their own clients. The change will streamline the processing of unemployment benefit matters and reduce jobseekers' need to deal with both the municipality and the public employment services (TE services).

    21 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  17. HE 78/2022 vpPassed

    Extending COVID-19 reimbursements and allowances

    Kela reimbursements for COVID-19 vaccinations and tests and the eased conditions for the infectious disease allowance would be extended until the end of 2022. The accrual of an employee's annual leave during absence caused by a coronavirus infection would also be safeguarded for the same period.

    20 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote
  18. HE 29/2017 vpPassed with amendments

    Enhancing evidence gathering across EU countries

    The gathering of evidence for criminal investigations between EU countries will be streamlined through the introduction of a common European Investigation Order. The new procedure speeds up cross-border legal assistance and makes it more binding on authorities than before.

    19 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote
  19. HE 195/2018 vpPassed with amendments

    Reforming municipal cultural activities

    Legislation on municipal cultural activities will be reformed to meet modern needs. Municipalities will be tasked with providing cultural services equitably to all residents and promoting wellbeing and inclusion through culture.

    18 Jan 2019 · 2 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Ritva Elomaa 1

    99 jaa
    75 ei
  20. HE 228/2016 vpPassed with amendments

    Combatting money laundering and terrorist financing

    The reform tightens supervision of money laundering and terrorist financing and obliges companies to register their beneficial owners with the authorities. At the same time, authorities' supervisory powers and the sanctions imposed for non-compliance are significantly increased.

    13 Jun 2017 · 1 vote

    Only vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 1 luvun 5 §, mietintö / Sirpa Paatero

    105 jaa
    61 ei