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SB 2892

Mississippi Ireland Trade Commission; establish.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Harkins and 5 co-sponsors

Creates the Mississippi–Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and exports between Mississippi and Ireland, coordinating policy and trade efforts.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2892

Summary — SB 2892: "Mississippi Ireland Trade Commission; establish."

Status: Died in committee (03/04/2025)
Introduced: March 14, 2025
Subject areas: Forestry; State affairs
Companion bill: HB 5259

Main purpose

SB 2892 was a proposal to create a formal Mississippi–Ireland Trade Commission. The bill’s title indicates the intent to establish a state-level body to promote and coordinate trade, economic ties, and (given the bill classification) likely sectoral interests such as forestry between Mississippi and Ireland.

Key proposed elements (based on bill title and common practice)

The bill text is not provided in the public summary. The following describes the typical components such a bill would include; readers should consult the enacted text (if available) or the companion HB 5259 for precise language.

  • Establishment of the “Mississippi–Ireland Trade Commission” as a state agency entity or council.
  • Commission composition and appointments: number of members, appointing authorities (e.g., governor, legislative leaders, state agencies), terms, and qualifications.
  • Duties and powers: promote exports and bilateral trade, organize trade missions and delegations, coordinate with state economic development and agriculture/forestry departments, develop marketing and matchmaking services for Mississippi businesses, and advise the Legislature and Governor.
  • Administrative provisions: staffing, recordkeeping, meeting requirements, reporting schedule (annual report to the legislature).
  • Funding and fiscal impact: authorization for state appropriations, potential authority to accept grants or private donations. (No appropriation detail publicly available.)
  • Sunset clause or oversight provisions (if included).

Who would be affected

  • State executive agencies involved in commerce, agriculture, and forestry (coordination and oversight roles).
  • Mississippi businesses, particularly exporters and sectors with export potential (e.g., forestry, agriculture, manufacturing, services).
  • Local economic development groups, chambers of commerce, and potential Irish partners seeking bilateral trade opportunities.
  • State budget — potential costs for staffing, operations, travel, and trade promotion (amount unspecified).

Legislative and procedural history

  • Referred through several committees (Forestry; State Affairs; Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs).
  • Recorded actions include readings, committee referrals, and a “Passed” entry (02/11) and transmittal to the House (02/12) in available logs.
  • Final recorded disposition: Died in Committee (03/04/2025). The bill did not become law during the 2025 session.

Notes

  • This summary is based on the bill title, classification, and legislative history provided. The precise duties, membership, and fiscal details require review of the bill text or the companion House bill (HB 5259).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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