The bill modifies the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission. It amends the current law to change the membership structure by removing the requirement for the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to serve on the commission and replacing it with an officer of the Executive Branch appointed by the Governor. Additionally, the bill introduces two new positions for representatives of South Dakota private industry, one appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate and the other by the speaker of the House of Representatives.

Furthermore, the bill updates the entity responsible for providing administrative services to the commission, shifting this responsibility from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council. The commission will continue to consist of four appointed legislators, who will select a chair from among themselves at their initial meeting and annually thereafter, and will be required to meet at least quarterly.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/30/2025: 1-57-2, 1-57-3