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This bill establishes the New York State Ireland Trade Commission, a 15-member body within the department of state designed to strengthen economic and cultural ties between New York and Ireland. The commission will be composed of two senators, two assembly members (ensuring bipartisan representation), and eleven members appointed by the governor, including representatives from higher education, chambers of commerce, and Irish American communities. Members will serve either three or four-year terms and will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses. The commission's primary objectives include advancing bilateral trade and investment, initiating joint policy actions, promoting business and academic exchanges, encouraging economic support and infrastructure investment between New York and Ireland, and addressing other mutually beneficial issues. The governor will designate a chair or co-chairs, and the commission will be required to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature detailing its findings, results, and recommendations by February 1st each year. All appointments must be made within 90 days of the law's enactment, and the commission will have the authority to hold meetings and hearings throughout the state to fulfill its mission.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8108