VirginiaVirginia board would advise leaders on links with Ireland
A proposed 10-member board would advise Virginia leaders on ties with Ireland, with its staffing and operations depending on money set aside by lawmakers.
What it does
A 10-member board would advise Virginia leaders on economic and cultural links with Ireland, including trade, education and government. Its work and staffing would depend on money set aside by the General Assembly.
The board would study Virginia-Ireland ties and recommend steps to state leaders. It would report each year on its work and finances, with an interim summary due by the first day of each regular legislative session.
Argument forThe board could give state leaders organized advice on trade, education and cultural links with Ireland.
Argument againstThe board could take staff time and public money to study trade and culture links, with funding depending on what the General Assembly sets aside.
More detail
A 10-member board would advise the Governor and General Assembly on links between Virginia and Ireland. The board would include five legislators and five citizens appointed by the Governor. Citizen members must include representatives of higher education and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, plus two Irish American community or interest representatives from different political parties. The General Assembly must appropriate money for board expenses and staff; operations depend on that funding.
The board would study issues, make recommendations, and report on its work and finances. The board would report to the Governor and General Assembly. The board may accept gifts, grants and donations to support its work. The board would submit an annual report and an interim activity summary by the first day of each regular General Assembly session.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Jan 30Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 22Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1192)
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 14Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102297DIntroduced
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