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REFERENCE TITLE: Arizona-Ireland trade commission |
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session 2024
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SB 1635 |
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Introduced by Senators Carroll: Gowan, Kavanagh, Shamp; Representative Carbone
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An Act
amending title 41, chapter 10, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1527; relating to the Arizona commerce authority.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 41, chapter 10, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-1527, to read:
41-1527. Arizona-Ireland trade commission; membership; duties; annual report
A. The Arizona-Ireland trade commission is established in the authority. The commission membership consists of:
1. Two members who have knowledge of or any involvement in organizations that promote Irish affairs or who have interest in the well-being of trade relations between this state and Ireland. The president of the senate shall appoint these members.
2. Two members who have knowledge of or any involvement in organizations that promote Irish affairs or who have interest in the well-being of trade relations between this state and Ireland. The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint these members.
3. Five members who are appointed by the governor, including:
(a) At least one member from a public institution of higher education.
(b) The chief executive officer or the chief executive officer's designee.
(c) At least two members of the public who are from different political parties and who represent Irish-American communities or interests in this state.
B. All appointments shall be made not later than December 31, 2024, and shall be for a term of four years. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. Appointed members of the commission shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day actually spent in the performance of official duties and are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2.
C. The commission may accept gifts, grants, donations, monies from fundraising activities, bequests and other forms of voluntary contributions to carry out the purposes of the commission.
D. The commission shall:
1. Annually elect a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members.
2. Meet at least annually and at the call of the chairperson.
3. Advance bilateral trade and investment between this state and Ireland.
4. Initiate joint action on policy issues of mutual interest between this state and Ireland.
5. Promote business and academic exchanges between this state and Ireland.
6. Encourage mutual economic support between this state and Ireland.
7. Encourage mutual investment in the infrastructure of this state and Ireland.
8. On or before December 31, 2025 and each year thereafter, submit an annual report containing the commission's findings, results and recommendations to the governor, the president of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives and provide a copy of this report to the secretary of state.