Bills › 91st General Assembly
Establishing an Iowa-Ireland trade commission
Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee, Sen. Jason Schultz (R)
Topics:State government
Same legislation: SF 2268
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
Signed into law 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 not receive compensation for services. At the initial meeting of the commission and biennially thereafter, the commission members shall select a chairperson from the senators and representatives on the commission.
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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
House subcommittee
Named March 3, 2026. On March 11, 2026 it recommended 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 →
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