Mississippi Ireland Trade Commission; establish.

Mississippi-Ireland trade commission created

The law creates a 10-member commission to promote trade, investment, policy cooperation, and business and academic exchanges between Mississippi and Ireland. It takes effect March 17, 2026, and all initial appointments are due by July 1, 2026. The Governor appoints three members for initial terms of one or two years; the Lieutenant Governor and House Speaker each appoint two lawmakers for initial terms of three and four years. The Mississippi Economic Council president appoints one member for a one-year initial term; the Mississippi Development Authority director and Institutions of Higher Learning commissioner serve as ex officio members, with the commissioner unable to vote. Appointed members must have current or past involvement in Irish-affairs organizations or Mississippi-Ireland trade relations, serve without pay, and serve at the will of their appointing authority. Later terms are four years; vacancies are filled by the original appointing authority. The commission elects officers, sets a quorum of a majority, acts by majority vote, and meets at least quarterly. It may raise money and accept gifts, grants, and bequests; no appropriation amount is specified.