The Livelihood and Legal Committee prepares proposals, initiatives, statements, and other comments regarding Sámi livelihood, the environment of their homeland and the rights of the Sámi.  The committee prepares an annual clarification for the Plenum. The clarification covers realisation of the special rights and progression of the legislation proposals concerning the Sámi.

The preparer and representative of the Livelihood and Legal Committee is the Legal Secretary of the Sámi Parliament.

The members of the committee for the years 2012-2015 are:

Members:

Tapiola Nilla, chair

Hetta Jouko, vice-chair

Halonen Terhi 

Näkkäläjärvi Janne

Sanila-Aikio Tiina

Seurujärvi Osmo 

Linnanmäki Teija

Deputies:

Nillukka Merja

Aikio Antti 

Porsanger Veikko

Juuso Per Oula

Feodoroff Veikko

Kustula Arvi

Nikula Kaisu