An act relating to the creation of the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission
S.78 establishes the Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission within the State Treasurer’s office to advance trade, investment, and cultural exchange between Vermont and Ireland. The commission, composed of 10 members appointed by the governor, House speaker, and Senate committee, will promote business partnerships, policy collaboration, and infrastructure investment between the two regions. It may raise funds through donations and submit annual reports to the governor and legislature, with appointments required by October 2025. The commission will cease operations on June 30, 2030, and the law takes effect July 1, 2025.
Bill status
introduced
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
19 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alison Clarkson
DDemocratic
P
Andrew Perchlik
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Ann Cummings
DDemocratic
P
Anne Watson
DDemocratic
P
Becca White
DDemocratic
P
Bob Norris
RRepublican
P
Brian Collamore
RRepublican
P
Chris Mattos
RRepublican
P
Dave Weeks
RRepublican
P
Nader Hashim
DDemocratic
P
Phil Baruth
DDemocratic/Progressive
P
Randy Brock
RRepublican
P
Rob Plunkett
DDemocratic
P
Russ Ingalls
RRepublican
P
Scott Beck
RRepublican
P
Seth Bongartz
DDemocratic
P
Terry Williams
RRepublican
P
Thomas Chittenden
DDemocratic
P
Wendy Harrison
DDemocratic
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