Create the Ohio International Trade Commission
What changed between versions
Added a new section (122.671) authorizing the Treasurer of State to negotiate and purchase bonds to fund the commission's activities, including financing trade trips and grants.
Changed the commission's focus from specific countries (Japan, Ireland, Israel) to a flexible model of up to eight designated regions for multilateral trade and joint research.
Replaced specific country-based member representatives (e.g., Japanese-American communities) with members representing the designated regions, ensuring representation aligns with the commission's chosen partners.
Updated legislative member selection to require explicit majority and minority party appointments to ensure bipartisan representation in the commission.
Added a requirement for the commission to issue an annual financial report detailing all gifts, grants, and funding sources to both majority and minority legislative leaders.