The lawmaking process in the Kazakhstan

of the Parliament and the Government. State bodies (except the Government), citizens (except deputies of the Parliament), public associations do not have the right of legislative initiative. But they can develop draft laws and submit them to the Mazhilis only through deputies and the Government.

forms:

introducing draft new laws;
introducing draft laws on amendments, additions and repeal of existing laws;
- introducing draft normative resolutions of the Parliament on the implementation of laws.

Mazhilis of Parliament.

of the Parliament by a majority of votes. Constitutional laws are adopted by a majority of at least 2/3 of the total number of deputies of the Mazhilis. The adopted bill is transmitted to the Senate, where it is considered within no more than sixty days from the day the Senate receives the draft. A draft adopted by a majority of the total number of Senate deputies becomes law. Constitutional laws are adopted by a majority of at least 2/3 of the total number of Senate deputies.

the draft again by a two-thirds majority of the total number of deputies, it is submitted to the Senate for re-discussion and voting. The draft law, which was repeatedly rejected by the Senate, cannot be introduced again during the same session.

the total number of Senate deputies are sent to the Mazhilis. If the Mazhilis, by a majority vote of the total number of deputies, agrees with the proposed amendments and additions, the law is considered adopted. If the Mazhilis, by the same majority of votes, objects to the amendments and additions introduced by the Senate, disagreements between the chambers are settled through conciliation.