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MarylandSB 03632026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Membership and Termination - Altered and Extended

Sponsored By: Johnny Mautz (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Maryland–Ireland trade work and reports

The law establishes the Maryland–Ireland Trade Commission within the Department. It studies and promotes trade and investment between Maryland and Ireland. It recommends ways to grow business and academic exchanges, joint policy work, and infrastructure investment. The Commission reports its findings by December 1, 2025, and every December 1 after that to the Governor and the General Assembly. Its study duties apply beginning July 1, 2026.

Commission authorized through September 2028

The Act takes effect on October 1, 2024. It ends on September 30, 2028, unless a later law extends it. After that date, the Commission stops.

New rules for Maryland–Ireland Commission members

The law sets who serves on the Commission. Members include the Secretary or designee, the Secretary of State or designee, one senator, one delegate, and Governor appointees. Governor appointees include a public college representative, a Maryland Chamber of Commerce representative, two Irish‑American community members from different parties, and two private‑sector members. The Commission elects a chair and a vice chair. Members are not paid, but can get travel expense reimbursements under state rules if funded. The Governor may remove a Governor‑appointed member for incompetence, misconduct, or not doing the job. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Johnny Mautz

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 36

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/3/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/6/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/2/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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