California-Ireland Trade Commission.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
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Current location
Business, Professions and Economic Development
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the California-Ireland Trade Commission, an advisory body within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, to promote trade and investment between California and Ireland. The commission will consist of appointed members representing various sectors, including higher education, trade organizations, and the Irish American community. It will report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature annually, informing the state’s international trade strategy.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California-Ireland Trade Commission within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
- Requires the Governor to appoint seven members to the commission, representing diverse sectors.
- Mandates annual reporting of findings, results, and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
- Directs the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to consider the commission’s recommendations when updating its international trade strategy.
- Specifies the commission’s purpose, including advancing trade, promoting exchanges, and encouraging mutual investment.
- Requires the commission to meet and hold hearings throughout the state.
- Allows members to be reimbursed for approved expenses.
- Sets a timeline for the commission’s initial report and subsequent annual reports.
Who is affected
- Businesses in California
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