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VA HB1192

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Israel O'Quinn

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Virginia-Ireland Advisory Board in the legislative branch to advise the Governor and General Assembly on improving economic and cultural ties between Virginia and Ireland, focusing on commerce, trade, art, education, and general government

  • Board consists of 10 members: 3 House of Delegates members appointed by the Speaker, 2 Senate members appointed by the Senate Rules Committee, and 5 nonlegislative citizens appointed by the Governor

  • Governor-appointed citizen members must include a public university representative, a Virginia Chamber of Commerce representative, and two Irish American community representatives from different political parties

  • Legislative members serve terms concurrent with their office; nonlegislative members serve two-year terms with a maximum of four consecutive terms

  • Board must submit annual reports and executive summaries to the Governor and General Assembly, and may accept gifts, grants, or donations to carry out its purposes

Legislative Description

Virginia-Ireland Advisory Board; established, report.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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