Committee on State Initiatives and Lawmaking

Committee on State Initiatives and Lawmaking: the mechanism of business influence on the regulatory environment.

The Committee on State Initiatives and Lawmaking functions within the framework of the Union's public activities and acts as a key instrument for the interaction of the business community with government authorities.

The main objectives of the creation of the Committee are:

• consolidation of legislative and regulatory initiatives from the Union's members and partners;

• formation of a unified position of the business community on issues affecting the interests of industry;

• presentation and promotion of legislative proposals at the federal and regional levels;

• providing feedback between entrepreneurs and legislators to take into account the real needs of business when developing regulations.

Key tasks of the Committee:

1. Collection and systematization of initiatives:

   • accepting proposals from members and partners of the Union to improve legislation;

   • analyzing the relevance and practical significance of the initiatives;

   • classification of proposals by industry affiliation and level of impact.

2. Expert review of initiatives:

   • conducting internal discussions and consultations with relevant experts;

   • assessing the potential impact of proposed changes on the business environment;

   • preparation of financial and economic justifications and calculations;

   • formation of a package of accompanying documents (explanatory notes, tables of amendments, comparative analyses).

3. Interaction with authorities:

   • establishing working contacts with relevant committees of the State Duma, the Federation Council, ministries and departments;

   • organizing meetings and working groups with representatives of government and business;

   • participation in public discussions of draft laws and public hearings;

   • sending official proposals and comments as part of the procedures for public discussion of regulations.

4. Monitoring and support of initiatives:

   • tracking the status of consideration of proposals at all stages of the legislative process;

   • promptly informing Union members about the progress of initiatives;

   • making adjustments and additions as necessary;

   • analyzing the decisions made and their consequences for the business community.

The results of the Committee's work allow:

• to promptly respond to problems arising in the industry by making changes to regulations;

• to reduce administrative barriers and eliminate excessive business requirements;

• create favorable conditions for the development of entrepreneurship based on dialogue with the authorities;

• increase transparency and predictability of the regulatory environment for the member companies of the Union.