Proposed commission would build New Mexico-Ireland trade ties

The commission would work to build trade and investment ties between New Mexico and Ireland, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy. The commission would focus on New Mexico-Ireland trade and investment, with special attention to technology, agriculture, and energy. The international trade division in the economic development department would provide staff as needed. The commission could accept voluntary contributions to carry out its work. The text does not state when the commission’s work would begin.

The commission would include state officials and appointed members, meet at least once a year, and send an annual report to state leaders. The commission would have 16 appointed members, plus the director of the state’s international trade division or the director’s designee. Appointed members would include people connected to Irish affairs or interested in New Mexico-Ireland trade, with seats for higher education, an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo, agriculture, oil or gas, and Irish-American communities. The commission would also promote business and academic exchanges and joint action on shared policy issues. Appointments would be due within 90 days after the act’s effective date. The first report would be due by December 1, 2027, with another due each year after that.