Bill > A03776

This bill establishes the New York Ireland Trade Commission within the department of state, creating a 15-member body appointed by the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker. The commission will include two senators, two assembly members, and eleven members appointed by the governor, with representation from higher education, chambers of commerce, and Irish American communities. Members will serve two to four-year terms without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses. The commission's primary purposes are to advance bilateral trade and investment between New York and Ireland, initiate joint policy actions, promote business and academic exchanges, encourage economic support and infrastructure investment, and address other mutually beneficial issues. The commission is required to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature detailing its findings, results, and recommendations by February 1st each year. The governor will designate a chair or co-chairs, and the commission can form subcommittees, with decisions requiring a majority vote. All appointments must be made within 90 days of the law's enactment, and any vacancies must be filled similarly within 90 days of occurrence.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3776