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SB 1576MISSOURISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Missouri Creates Nine-Member Ireland Trade Commission and Dedicated Fund

Original title: Establishes the Missouri Ireland Trade Commission

Last action · July 9, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsor: Travis Fitzwater

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What This Bill Does

Missouri establishes the nine-member Missouri Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Economic Development to study , investment, and academic exchanges. The act creates a dedicated fund for commission expenses and requires annual reports starting within fifteen months.

Why it matters

Creates a new state entity tasked with issuing recurring findings on economic ties with Ireland, backed by a dedicated administrative fund.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Economic Development

Houses the newly established Missouri Ireland Trade Commission.

Directly affected

Missouri Ireland Trade Commission members

Comprises nine appointed individuals tasked with studying bilateral trade and submitting reports.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Missouri Ireland Trade Commission?

The Commission is established to study potential means of advancing and investment, policy issues, business and academic exchanges, mutual economic support, and mutual investment in the infrastructure of Missouri and Ireland.

When must the Commission report its findings?

The Commission must submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations no later than fifteen months after the effective date of the act, and annually thereafter.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

25 actions

Jul 9, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Signed by Governor
May 28, 2026Senate
Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
May 28, 2026Senate
Signed by Senate President Pro Tem
May 28, 2026House
Signed by House Speaker
May 28, 2026Office of the Governor
Delivered to Governor
May 15, 2026HouseFloor
H Third Read and Passed

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May 15, 2026SenateFloor
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
May 7, 2026House
Bill Placed on H Informal Calendar
May 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
May 4, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
Apr 27, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred H Rules - Administrative
Apr 23, 2026House
Hearing Conducted H Commerce
Apr 23, 2026HouseCommittee
Voted Do Pass H Commerce
Apr 23, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Do Pass H Commerce
Apr 13, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred H Commerce
Mar 30, 2026HouseFloor
H Second Read
Mar 26, 2026SenateFloor
S Third Read and Passed
Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
H First Read
Mar 25, 2026Senate
Perfected
Mar 25, 2026Senate
Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Mar 9, 2026Senate
Reported from S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
Voted Do Pass S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Feb 11, 2026Senate
Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Feb 5, 2026SenateFloor
Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Jan 20, 2026SenateIntroduced
S First Read

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

Comparing 6797S.01T - Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed → 6797S.01P - Perfected

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] [PERFECTED] SENATE BILL NO. 1576 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026 6797S.01T INTRODUCED BY SENATOR FITZWATER. 6797S.01P KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary AN ACT To amend chapter 620, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a commission for the study of trade with Ireland. […]

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

Missouri Ireland Trade Commission, General Assembly, Missouri Ireland Trade Commission Fund and 2 more

OrganizationMissouri Ireland Trade Commission“Established within the Department of Economic Development”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Receives the Commission's findings and recommendations report”Map →

OrganizationMissouri Ireland Trade Commission Fund“Fund established for the Commission's administrative expenses”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Economic Development“Houses the newly created Missouri Ireland Trade Commission”Map →

PersonGovernor“Receives the Commission's findings and recommendations report”Map →

Sources

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www.senate.mo.gov

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