Bill > HB413

This bill alters the membership and extends the termination date of the Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission, which is tasked with studying and promoting trade and economic relations between Maryland and Ireland. Specifically, the bill reduces the number of appointed members from the Senate and the House of Delegates from two each to one each, while adding two new private sector members to the Commission, which also includes the Secretary of Economic Development, the Secretary of State, a representative from higher education, a representative from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and two representatives from the Irish-American community. Furthermore, the bill extends the Commission's existence for an additional two years, from its original termination date of September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2028, meaning its provisions will remain in effect for a total of four years from its enactment date of October 1, 2024.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0413?ys=2026RS