lagasamþyktra

Lagasamþykktra is an Icelandic term that translates to "legal approval" or "legislative approval." It refers to the process by which a proposed law or regulation is formally accepted and enacted by the relevant legislative body in Iceland. This typically involves several stages within the Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament.

The legislative process begins with the introduction of a bill, which can be put forward by members of parliament, government ministers, or parliamentary committees. Following its introduction, the bill undergoes scrutiny in one or more parliamentary committees. These committees examine the bill in detail, hold hearings, and may propose amendments.

After committee review, the bill is presented to the Alþingi for a first reading. If it passes this stage, it proceeds to a second reading, where a more in-depth debate takes place, and further amendments can be proposed and voted upon. Finally, a third reading occurs, which is a final vote on the bill in its amended form.

For a bill to become law, it must receive a majority vote in the Alþingi. Once passed, the bill is then officially promulgated by the President of Iceland, at which point it becomes lagasamþykkt and enters into force. The term lagasamþykktra encapsulates this entire journey from proposal to enactment, signifying the formal legal recognition and acceptance of a piece of legislation within the Icelandic legal framework.