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Senate committee advances bill to create Indiana–Ireland Trade Commission
Summary
The Senate Commerce and Technology Committee advanced House Bill 1489 to establish an Indiana–Ireland Trade Commission, with supporters saying the body would deepen economic, educational and cultural ties; the measure passed the committee unanimously, 9-0.
Representative Tim O'Brien, a sponsor of House Bill 1489, told the Senate Commerce and Technology Committee the bill would “establish the Indiana Ireland Trade Commission and open new doors for economic growth, cultural exchange, and educational collaboration between our state and Ireland.”
The bill would create a formal state-level commission to promote trade, investment, workforce links and educational exchanges between Indiana and Ireland. O'Brien told the committee Indiana already hosts dozens of Ireland‑based firms and that the state and Ireland have deep economic ties: “Indiana, its largest trade partner is Ireland to the tune of $20,800,000,000 when it comes to imports,” he said.
Why it matters: Supporters said a commission would be a permanent vehicle to connect Indiana businesses, universities and state agencies with Irish counterparts, and to…
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