Establishing an Iowa-Ireland trade commission and making appropriations

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 19, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202648–0
Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseApril 1, 202692–0
Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

Became SF 2411 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2411 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill establishes an Iowa-Ireland trade commission. The economic development authority shall provide administrative support for the commission. The commission shall be composed of eight members, as detailed in the bill. Each member shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the original appointing authority for the remainder of the term. A commission member shall only be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses, including travel.

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The bill appropriates from the general fund to the authority an amount of moneys sufficient to pay costs incurred by the commission. At the initial meeting of the commission and biannually thereafter, the commission members shall select a chairperson from the senators and representatives on the commission. The commission shall meet a minimum of once per quarter, at the call of the chairperson, at any location that will best serve the citizens of the state. The commission’s records shall be considered a public record. A majority of commission members constitutes a quorum. The Iowa-Ireland trade commission shall, as it relates to Iowa and Ireland: (1) promote the advancement of bilateral trade and investment; (2) recommend joint action on policy issues of mutual interest; (3) promote business and academic exchanges; (4) encourage mutual economic support; (5) encourage mutual investment in infrastructure; and (6) address other issues as determined by the commission. The commission shall submit a report to the governor and the general assembly within one year of the date of the commission’s organizational meeting, and by February of each year thereafter, that details the commission’s meetings, activities, and expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5024; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named February 12, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

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2 written public comments to its subcommittee: March 11, 2026 (1), February 17, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§15.123

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Lobbying

1 for · 0 against · 2 undecided · Who →

Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

91st General Assembly

SF 2268Renumbered SF 2411Became lawfrom SF 2268

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