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VT S0078

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Baruth

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 10-member Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission within the State Treasurer's office to advance bilateral trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Vermont and Ireland
  • Commission membership includes 3 Governor appointees, 3 Speaker of the House appointees, 3 Senate Committee on Committees appointees, and the State Treasurer or designee, serving staggered 4-year terms
  • Commission purposes include promoting business and academic exchanges, encouraging mutual economic support and infrastructure investment, and initiating joint policy action
  • Commission may raise funds and accept donations to cover administrative expenses but members receive no state compensation or expense reimbursement
  • Initial appointments due by October 1, 2025; act takes effect July 1, 2025 and is repealed on June 30, 2030

Legislative Description

An act relating to the creation of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

2/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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