Ehdotusvaiheen

Ehdotusvaihe, in Finnish legislative terminology, refers to the proposal phase of the process during which a draft act or proposal is prepared and refined before it is formally submitted to the parliament. Proposals can originate from the government or from a member of parliament, and они are typically drafted and coordinated by the relevant ministry or committee responsible for the issue at hand.

During this phase the core texts are produced, including the legislative draft itself and a background memorandum that outlines the purpose, legal basis, and intended effects. A key element is the assessment of impacts—legal, financial, social, and administrative—to ensure the proposal is feasible and aligned with constitutional principles and existing legislation. Stakeholder input may be sought through consultations, hearings, or other affected parties’ engagement, depending on the topic and applicable procedures. The ehdotusvaihe aims to produce a well-justified and implementable proposal that can withstand subsequent parliamentary scrutiny.

The phase sets the groundwork for the introduction of the proposal to the parliament, where it enters the formal processing stages. It distinguishes the preparatory work from the actual debate, amendment, and voting that occur later in the legislative cycle. The quality and thoroughness of the ehdotusvaihe influence the clarity of the text, the likelihood of broad support, and the overall efficiency of the legislative process.

Related concepts include lakiehdotus (draft act) and the broader preparation and processing stages of legislative procedures. The term emphasizes the early, principle-setting work that shapes later discussion and decision.