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AB-2048 • 2026

California-Ireland Trade Commission.

California-Ireland Trade Commission.

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Sponsor
Calderon
Last action
Official status
Senate - Business, Professions and Economic Development
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill text mentions 'specified appointed members' but does not provide the specific list of who those members are in this summary or digest.

Creating a California-Ireland Trade Commission

This law requires the Governor to create an advisory group for trade between California and Ireland if enough money is available.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires the Governor to establish the California-Ireland Trade Commission inside the Office of Business and Economic Development as an advisory body, but only if sufficient funding is available.
  • Sets up a commission with appointed members who will advise the Governor and Legislature on trade matters.
  • Makes advancing business deals between California and Ireland one of the main goals of the new group.
  • Orders the commission to send reports with findings and suggestions within one year of its first meeting, then every February 1 after that.
  • Requires state officials in the Office of Business and Economic Development to consider the commission's advice when updating their five-year trade plan.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Governor
  • The California Legislature
  • The Office of Business and Economic Development
  • Appointed members of the new Trade Commission

Terms To Know

Advisory body
A group that gives advice or suggestions to leaders but does not have the power to make laws.
Bilateral trade
Buying and selling goods or services between two specific places, in this case California and Ireland.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The commission can only be created if there is enough funding available.
  • The bill does not state how much money will be needed to run the group.
  • The text mentions 'specified appointed members' but does not list exactly who they are or how many people serve on the commission.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Business, Professions and Economic Development

Official Summary Text

California-Ireland Trade Commission.