Georgia committee advances bill to create Georgia–Ireland Trade Commission
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.
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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.
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