An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission and the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission Account; imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an editorial change.
This bill creates the Pennsylvania-Ireland Trade Commission to facilitate business and trade activities between Pennsylvania and Ireland. It establishes a dedicated funding account within the state's General Fund to cover the commission's administrative costs and authorizes the Secretary of Business and Industry to oversee its operations. The commission will be led by the Secretary or their designee, along with six members appointed by the Governor representing various sectors. Additionally, the legislation updates the official name of the department responsible for the commission from Commerce to Business and Industry.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 5, 2024
Last action Jun 26, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 25, 2024
How they voted
42–0
Passed
Total votes 42
Jun 25, 2024
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 26, 2024
Committee
Referred to Commerce
lower
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Final passage
upper
Jun 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jun 24, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Jun 12, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jun 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Apr 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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