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 ministries, agencies, municipalities, organizations, and the public. This consultation phase is vital for gathering diverse perspectives and ensuring that the proposed legislation is well-informed and considers various interests. Feedback received during this stage is then reviewed and incorporated into the proposal by the responsible ministry.

Once the comments have been addressed, the revised proposal is submitted to the Council of State for deliberation and approval. If the Council of State approves the proposal, it is then sent to the Parliament of Finland for further processing. In Parliament, the proposal undergoes a parliamentary debate, committee review, and voting procedures before it can be enacted into law. Lainsäädäntövalmistelu is thus a multi-stage process involving extensive research, consultation, and parliamentary scrutiny.