Parliament will consider the initiative request at its next session.

Simple suggestion

If a request has been submitted in the form of a simple motion, Parliament shall declare whether it agrees with the request or not.

• If it agrees, Parliament shall deal with the request by enacting, repealing or amending a law (the Constitution), subject to a referendum and the consent of the Prince Regnant.
• If Parliament does not approve the simple proposal, it shall lapse. Parliament may, however, decide to hold a referendum: If in this case the absolute majority of those validly voting are in favor of the popular proposal or suggestion of the Diet, the Diet shall elaborate the accepted suggestion in the spirit of the referendum. The relevant resolution is generally subject to an optional referendum.

Formulated initiatives

If the initiative request has been submitted in the form of an elaborated draft, Parliament shall declare whether or not it approves the draft initiative as it stands.

• In the event of approval, Parliament shall settle the initiative by enacting, repealing or amending a law (the Constitution), subject to a referendum and the consent of the Prince Regnant.
• If Parliament does not approve the draft, it instructs the government to hold a referendum. Parliament has the right to draw up its own proposals or an amended version of the draft and, if necessary, to justify these in a message to the people.

The referendum

If a referendum is held, the government shall order it within 14 days at the latest. The referendum must be held within three months.

Further information

Constitution

Law on the exercise of the people's political rights in national matters