lovforslagets

Lovforslagets refers to a legislative proposal in Danish. It is the initial stage of a bill being introduced to the Danish Parliament (Folketinget). Before a lovforslag can become law, it must go through a parliamentary process involving several readings and committee reviews.

The process typically begins with the government or a member of parliament submitting a lovforslag. This proposal outlines the proposed changes to existing laws or the introduction of new ones. Following submission, the lovforslag is printed and distributed to all members of parliament. It then undergoes a first reading, where the general principles and objectives of the proposal are debated.

After the first reading, the lovforslag is referred to a relevant parliamentary committee for a more detailed examination. This committee can hold hearings, gather expert opinions, and propose amendments. The committee then submits a report on the lovforslag to the parliament. Subsequently, the proposal undergoes a second reading, where specific clauses and any proposed amendments are debated and voted upon.

Finally, the lovforslag goes through a third reading, which is a final debate and vote on the entire bill. If the lovforslag receives a majority vote in the Folketing, it is passed and sent to the Queen for royal assent, after which it becomes law. The term lovforslag is therefore central to understanding the legislative process in Denmark.