The bill establishes the Kansas-Ireland Trade Commission, which will consist of 13 members, including legislative leaders from both the Senate and House, appointed members with a background in international trade, and representatives from Kansas postsecondary institutions and the Irish American community. The commission aims to enhance trade relations and mutual economic benefits between Kansas and Ireland through various activities such as bilateral trade, investment, and policy collaboration. Members will serve varying terms, with legislative members serving for the duration of their legislative session and non-legislative members serving three-year terms.
Additionally, the commission is authorized to raise funds through donations and grants, which will be deposited into a newly established Kansas-Ireland Trade Commission Fund. This fund will be used to support the commission's activities, and expenditures will require a majority vote from the commission. The commission is also required to report its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature annually. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining diverse representation within the commission, particularly ensuring that no public institution or organization has more than one representative.