Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri SB1576: Establishes the Missouri Ireland Trade Commission
Status: Signed into law, July 9, 2026
SB 1576 - This act establishes the "Missouri Ireland Trade Commission" within the Department of Economic Development. The Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed as described in the act. The Commission shall study potential means of advancing bilateral trade and investment, policy issues, business and academic exchanges, mutual economic support, and mutual investment in the infrastructure of this state and Ireland. No later than fifteen months after the effective date of the act, and annually thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly detailing its findings and recommendations. The act establishes the "Missouri Ireland Trade Commission Fund", which shall be used for the Commission's administrative expenses. JOSH NORBERG
What the bill says
To amend chapter 620, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a commission for the study of trade with Ireland. Section A. Chapter 620, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 620.4100, to read as follows: 620.4100. 1. There is hereby established in the department of economic development the "Missouri Ireland Trade Commission", which shall be composed of the following nine members: (1) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, who shall have knowledge of, or current or past involvement in, organizations tha.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 620, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a commission for the study of trade with Ireland. Section A. Chapter 620, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 620.4100, to read as follows: 620.4100. 1. There is hereby established in the department of economic development the "Missouri Ireland Trade Commission", which shall be composed of the following nine members: (1) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate, who shall have knowledge of, or current or past involvement in, organizations that promote Irish affairs, or have interest in the well-being of trade relations between this state and Ireland; (2) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, who have knowledge of, or current or past involvement in, organizations that promote Irish affairs, or have interest in the well-being of trade relations between this state and Ireland; and SB 1576 (3) Three members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, who shall include the following: (a) One member who represents a public institution of higher education in this state; (b) One member who represents a statewide organization that advances business interests in this state; and (c) One member who represents …