The proposed bill establishes the Connecticut-India Trade Commission within the Legislative Department to enhance trade and investment relations between Connecticut and India. The commission will consist of 23 appointed members, including representatives from the General Assembly, the Governor's office, and various community organizations, ensuring diverse representation. Its responsibilities include advancing bilateral trade, initiating joint policy actions, promoting business and academic exchanges, and addressing relevant issues. The commission is empowered to seek assistance from state agencies and accept donations to support its activities. Members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses, and the commission is mandated to meet quarterly and submit an annual report starting February 1, 2028.

The bill outlines the appointment process, requiring initial appointments by October 1, 2026, with varying terms based on the appointing authority. The House speaker and Senate president pro tempore will select the commission's chairpersons, who must convene the first meeting by November 1, 2026. The bill also includes provisions for member attendance and resignation due to excessive absences, and it designates the Government Oversight Committee's administrative staff to support the commission's operations. While the bill introduces new legal language to establish the commission and define its functions, it also deletes certain existing legal language to accommodate these new provisions.