Government bills2695
- HE 86/2017 vpPassed
Energy certificates for shelters and greenhouses
The obligation concerning energy certificates will be extended to cover detached civil defence shelters and greenhouses, among others. At the same time, the terminology of energy certificates will be clarified and harmonised with other building legislation.
27 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding environmental and waste supervision fees
Fees will be charged more widely than before for inspections and the monitoring of regulations under environmental and waste supervision. The fees will be targeted directly at businesses and operators that give rise to the need for supervision.
27 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 74/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Merging income security appeal boards
The Unemployment Appeal Board and the Social Security Appeal Board will be merged into a single agency from the beginning of 2018. The reform aims to speed up the processing of appeals and eliminate overlapping administration.
25 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 87/2017 vpPassed
Approving the cultural heritage framework convention
Finland will accede to the Council of Europe Faro Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society. The convention highlights the participation of citizens and communities in safeguarding and utilising cultural heritage.
20 Oct 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Substantially increasing Finnvera's corporate financing
The state is increasing Finnvera's domestic financing authorisation to ease economic difficulties caused by the coronavirus crisis. The objective is to secure companies' access to bank loans and prevent viable companies from going bankrupt.
20 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 127/2017 vpPassed
Second supplementary budget for 2017
The second supplementary budget for 2017, i.e. amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and proposals in the opposition's dissenting opinions.
16 Oct 2017 · 2 votes - HE 44/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Temporarily easing enforcement proceedings
Due to the economic difficulties caused by the coronavirus epidemic, the conditions for enforcement will be temporarily eased. Debtors will find it easier to obtain additional payment time, relief from distraint, and postponements of evictions.
29 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 104/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing a centralised natural gas datahub
A centralised data exchange system, or datahub, will be established for the natural gas market to handle retail processes for natural gas. Retailers and distribution system operators will manage supplier switches, relocations and metering data through this shared system.
14 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 11/2020 vpPassed
Changing the criminology institute's board
The composition of the board of the Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy operating in conjunction with the University of Helsinki will change. The Ministry of Justice will designate five members, and representation from the Ministry of Education and Culture will be removed.
2 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2020 vpPassed
Speeding up lay-offs and probationary dismissals
Employers can lay off employees faster than before, and the right to lay off employees is extended to fixed-term employees as well. In addition, an employment contract can be cancelled during a probationary period on production-related or financial grounds.
31 Mar 2020 · 1 voteOnly vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Arto Satonen
40 jaa12 ei - HE 107/2019 vpPassed
Reinstating notification of collective redundancies
Employers must notify the public employment services (TE services) if they dismiss at least ten employees for financial or production-related reasons. In addition, employers must inform dismissed employees of their right to an employment plan.
12 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 48/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying the status of bondholder representatives
A new act on bondholder representatives will be introduced in Finland, defining the rights and obligations of representatives acting on behalf of investors. The activities of representatives will be subject to registration and supervision by the Financial Supervisory Authority.
6 Jul 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 97/2019 vpPassed
Preventing tax avoidance with Germany
The income tax treaty between Finland and Germany will be amended to prevent tax avoidance. A rule will be added to the treaty allowing tax benefits to be denied in cases of abuse.
6 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 84/2019 vpPassed
Abolishing Valtori's board of directors
The board of directors of the Government ICT Centre Valtori will be abolished and the agency will move under the direct steering of the Ministry of Finance. The chief executive officer of Valtori will be appointed by the Government.
6 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 60/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Supplementary budget for 2017
The supplementary budget for 2017, meaning amendments to the central government budget for the current year. The votes mainly concern individual appropriation items and the opposition's dissenting proposals.
30 Jun 2017 · 23 votes - HE 36/2017 vpPassed
Transferring student financial aid to Kela
Higher education student financial aid boards will be abolished and the processing of student financial aid will be transferred entirely to Kela. Personal student financial aid counselling for students will simultaneously transfer from higher education institutions to Kela.
28 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 93/2022 vpPassed
Harmonising appeal routes for administrative decisions
Appeals against administrative decisions issued by authorities and courts will initially be lodged with an administrative court rather than directly with the Supreme Administrative Court. The reform will clarify appeals and guarantee two-tier legal protection for the parties involved.
2 Feb 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 59/2017 vpPassed
Establishing a hybrid threats centre
The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats will be established in Helsinki to help participating states prepare for broad-based security threats. The centre will be given an independent legal status and operational preconditions in Finland.
22 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 94/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling international military assistance
The Finnish Defence Forces will be able to provide and receive international military assistance on a broader scale than before and use force in these duties if necessary. The amendment would also clarify the status of Finnish personnel abroad and the powers of foreign troops in Finland.
16 Jun 2017 · 2 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 12 b §, mietintö / Mika Kari
96 jaa59 ei - HE 72/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Clarifying decision-making on international assistance
Clear rules will be established in Finland on how the highest state leadership decides on providing or requesting international assistance to and from other countries. The procedure covers, in particular, assistance obligations under EU treaties as well as crisis situations requiring military force or extensive resources.
16 Jun 2017 · passed without a vote