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Georgia committee advances bill to create Georgia–Ireland Trade Commission
Summary
The Economic Development & Tourism Committee advanced House Bill 980 to rules after a voice vote. Sponsor Rep. Bonner said the 15‑member commission would let Georgia work directly with Ireland, citing about 43 Irish companies employing roughly 4,100 Georgians; the bill funds operations through private donations.
Representative Bonner presented House Bill 980 on behalf of the Economic Development & Tourism Committee, saying the legislation "creates the Georgia Ireland Trade Commission" to allow Georgia to work directly with Ireland and access European Union markets.
The sponsor told the committee that "we've got over 43 companies, Irish companies that operate here in Georgia that…
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