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 2016-2019 are:

Members:
Feodoroff Veikko, chair
Kirsti Kustula, vice-chair
Hetta Jouko
Länsman-Magga Anne
Sujala Antti
Sara Elen Anne

Deputies:
Wesslin Heini
Kustula Niko
Magga Inga-Briitta
Juuso Aslak Nils Thomas
Länsman Inga
Länsman Asko