SF 2268 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act establishing an Iowa-Ireland trade commission and making appropriations.

SF 2268 creates an Iowa-Ireland trade commission to strengthen economic ties between Iowa and Ireland. The commission, composed of eight members including state legislators with Irish trade expertise, private sector representatives, and industry leaders, will promote business exchanges, recommend joint policy actions, and encourage mutual investment in infrastructure. It must meet quarterly, submit annual reports to the governor and legislature, and operate with funding from the state general fund (reimbursing members only for travel expenses). The bill directly affects Iowa businesses and organizations engaged in trade with Ireland, aiming to facilitate concrete economic collaboration.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2411.
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/17/2026 9:30AM Room 315.
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Schultz, Drey, and Green.
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jason Schultz
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