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Kansas committee hears bill to create International Trade Commission to boost ties with Ireland, Japan and Taiwan
Summary
Lawmakers heard HB 2580 proposing a Kansas International Trade Commission and fund to promote trade with Ireland, Japan and Taiwan; proponents cited recent trade missions and a Liberal manufacturer from Taiwan as evidence of opportunity. The bill would allow fundraising but prohibits state-paid out-of-state travel.
A Kansas legislative committee on Tuesday heard HB 2580, which would create a Kansas International Trade Commission and a dedicated fund to promote international business links — with specific attention to Ireland, Japan and Taiwan.
Reva Reimer, the committee revisor, told the Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development that the commission’s membership would include legislative chairs and members from both chambers, seven governor- and legislative-appointed public members drawn from higher education, immigrant community groups, industry or economic development organizations, and the secretary of commerce. The commission would meet at least quarterly in…
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