lainsäädäntövalmistelun
Lainsäädäntövalmistelu refers to the process of preparing legislation in Finland. It is a crucial phase in the creation of new laws and amendments to existing ones. The process is typically initiated by a government ministry, which is responsible for drafting the initial proposal. This proposal, known as a memorandum (mietintö), outlines the objectives of the proposed legislation, the reasons for its necessity, and a detailed analysis of its potential impact.
Following the initial drafting, the memorandum is circulated for comments to relevant stakeholders, including other government
Once the comments have been addressed, the revised proposal is submitted to the Council of State for