SF 2411: Establishing an Iowa-Ireland trade commission

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named March 3, 2026

• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Larry McBurney (D) · larry.mcburney@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. February 19, 2026Filed in the Senate
2. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 24, 2026Passed the Senate, 48–0
4. February 25, 2026Arrived in the House
5. March 3, 2026House subcommittee named: Siegrist, McBurney, Wilz and H
6. March 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. March 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
8. March 18, 2026Committee vote: 18–3
9. April 1, 2026Passed the House, 92–0
10. April 16, 2026Sent to the Governor
11. April 16, 2026Signed into law