CA AB2163

Establishes the California-Ireland Trade Commission within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development as an advisory body upon availability of sufficient funding.

Commission consists of seven members: two state senators appointed by the President pro Tempore, two assembly members appointed by the Speaker, and three members appointed by the Governor (including a chair), with representatives from higher education, trade organizations, and Irish American communities.

Commission purposes include advancing bilateral trade and investment between California and Ireland, promoting business and academic exchanges, and encouraging mutual economic support and infrastructure investment.

Commission must submit annual reports by February 1 each year detailing findings, results, and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature, with reporting requirement ending after the February 1, 2030 report.

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development must consider the commission's recommendations when updating its international trade and investment strategy.