Missouri Senate unanimously approves commission to study trade with Ireland

The Missouri Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 1576 on third reading, creating a commission to study trade with Ireland.

Senator Callaway, the bill’s sponsor, moved that the Senate take up the measure for third reading and final passage and, during brief remarks, said of the proposal, "This will cost the state nothing." No senators asked questions during the floor explanation, and the sponsor closed the debate.

The secretary read the bill caption as "An act relating to a commission for the study of trade with Ireland." A roll-call vote resulted in a recorded tally of 32 ayes and 0 noes; the presiding officer declared the bill passed. The journal entry following the vote noted that tiling and perfecting motions were made and carried during the process.

Earlier in the session the Senate dispensed with further reading of the journal on a motion by Senator Platt, and the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics reported that several bills, including committee substitutes, had been "truly perfected" and that printed copies furnished to senators were correct.

With no further business reported, Senator Platt moved to adjourn; the Senate agreed and set its next meeting for Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m.

The transcript records the bill’s passage and the vote; it does not specify subsequent procedural steps such as referral to the House or executive action.