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HB 2344KANSASSession 2025-2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Kansas Legislature establishes 13-member Kansas-Ireland trade commission and dedicated fund

Original title: AN ACT concerning economic development; relating to international trade; establishing the Kansas-Ireland trade commission to advance, promote and encourage business and other mutually beneficial activities between Kansas and Ireland; creating the Kansas-Ireland trade commission fund.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

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What This Bill Proposed

The Kansas Legislature establishes a 13-member Kansas-Ireland trade commission to promote bilateral trade, academic exchanges, and joint economic growth, and creates a dedicated state fund to accept private gifts, grants, and bequests for its activities.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal state body with dedicated funding and a mandate to report annual recommendations to the governor and legislature regarding economic ties with Ireland.

Who It Would Have Affected

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

Directly affected

Kansas postsecondary public education institutions

Eligible for representation on the trade commission to participate in academic exchanges and trade initiatives.

Directly affected

Irish American community in Kansas

Eligible to have up to two representatives serve on the commission to further trade and cultural relations.

Directly affected

Kansas industries engaged in international trade

Represented on the commission to advance bilateral trade, investment, and economic growth opportunities.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the Kansas-Ireland trade commission?
The 13-member commission includes legislative leaders, lawmakers from both parties, gubernatorial and legislative appointees representing education, the Irish American community, and trade organizations, as well as the secretary of commerce or a designee.
How is the Kansas-Ireland trade commission funded?
The commission is authorized to raise funds through direct solicitation, gifts, grants, and bequests, which are deposited into the Kansas-Ireland trade commission fund in the state treasury.
When must the commission report its activities?
The commission must report its findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature within one year of its initial meeting and by February 1 of each succeeding year.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Apr 10, 2026House
    Died in Committee
  2. Mar 13, 2025House
    Hearing: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 346-S
  3. Feb 7, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced
  4. Feb 7, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Kansas-Ireland trade commission, Kansas, Topeka and 2 more
OrganizationKansas-Ireland trade commission“Commission established by the act”Map →
locationKansas“State establishing the trade commission”Map →
locationTopeka“Location where commission meetings shall be held”Map →
OrganizationKansas-Ireland trade commission fund“Fund established in the state treasury”Map →
locationIreland“Partner country for trade relations”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.kslegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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