If Parliament has to legislate with respect to a matter in the state list, the proposal for such is to be approved by-

Provisions under Article-249 empowers Parliament to make laws on the subjects of state list. According to the provisions under this article, if Rajya Sabha in supreme national interest, initiates a proposal supported by not less than two-third of members present and voting, then Parliament can make laws on the subjects of state list. A resolution passed by Rajya Sabha under Article-249 can remain in force for maximum time period of 1 year.