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SF 2411Signed by Governor · April 16, 2026

Establishing an Iowa-Ireland trade commission

Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee, Sen. Jason Schultz (R)

Same legislation: SF 2268

Also covers SF 2268.

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Progress

  1. Introduced
    February 19, 2026
  2. Subcommittee
    March 11, 2026
  3. Committee
    February 19, 2026
  4. Passed Senate
    February 24, 2026 · 48–0
  5. Passed House
    April 1, 2026 · 92–0
  6. Signed
    April 16, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill establishes an Iowa-Ireland trade commission. The economic development authority shall provide administrative support for the commission. The commission shall be composed of eight members, as detailed in the bill. Each member shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the original appointing authority for the remainder of the term. A commission member shall not receive compensation for services. At the initial meeting of the commission and biennially thereafter, the commission members shall select a chairperson from the senators and representatives on the commission.

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The commission shall meet a minimum of once per quarter, at the call of the chairperson, at any location that will best serve the citizens of the state. The commission’s records shall be considered a public record. A majority of commission members constitutes a quorum. The Iowa-Ireland trade commission shall, as it relates to Iowa and Ireland: (1) promote the advancement of bilateral trade and investment; (2) recommend joint action on policy issues of mutual interest; (3) promote business and academic exchanges; (4) encourage mutual economic support; (5) encourage mutual investment in infrastructure; and (6) address other issues as determined by the commission. The commission shall submit a report to the governor and the general assembly within one year of the date of the commission’s organizational meeting, and by February of each year thereafter, that details the commission’s meetings, activities, and expenses for the immediately preceding calendar year.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5024; see Amendments. Full bill text

Amendments · 1

1 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

  • S-5024 · filed February 23, 2026
    Adopted
    February 24, 2026

History

All 20 actions
2026 session · second year of the 91st General Assembly
April 16, 2026
Signed by Governor. S.J. 827. Journal
April 16, 2026
Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 827. Journal
April 1, 2026
Passed House, yeas 92, nays 0. H.J. 798. Journal
March 18, 2026
Committee vote: Yeas, 18. Nays, 3. Excused, 2. H.J. 711. Journal
March 18, 2026
Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 711. Journal
March 11, 2026
Subcommittee recommends passage.
March 3, 2026
Subcommittee: Siegrist, McBurney and Wilz, H. H.J. 525. Journal
February 25, 2026
Read first time, referred to State Government. H.J. 417. Journal
February 24, 2026
Passed Senate, yeas 48, nays 0. S.J. 390. Journal
February 19, 2026
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 340. Journal
February 19, 2026
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 330. Journal

Meetings

Votes

Committee · March 18, 202618–3

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