Bill > HB1391

This bill establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes, with the commission consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President of the Senate, all of whom must have knowledge of or interest in promoting Irish affairs or trade relations between Hawaii and Ireland. The commission's duties include advancing bilateral trade and investment, initiating joint policy actions, promoting business and academic exchanges, encouraging mutual economic support and investment in infrastructure between Hawaii and Ireland, and addressing other relevant issues, with all actions requiring a simple majority vote for approval. The commission is required to submit an annual report of its work to the Legislature and Governor starting in 2028, and the entire act will be repealed on June 30, 2031.