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HB 278: An Act establishing the Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission; and providing for an effective date.

Mia CostelloVetoed

HB 278 status: Vetoed — (H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26 (updated Jul 3, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

An Act establishing the Alaska-Ireland Trade Commission; and providing for an effective date.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material impact on environmental regulations identified.

Risks

  • No material impact on environmental regulations identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Potential for expanded business and trade ties with Ireland.
  • Increased focus on international economic development.

Risks

  • Administrative costs associated with maintaining a state commission.
  • Uncertain return on investment for state trade initiatives.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Fosters international and cultural diplomatic ties.

Risks

  • Limited direct social benefit to the broader Alaskan population.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Source provided is a brief legislative abstract.

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Where it stands

(H) VETOED BY GOVERNOR 6/24/26

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete
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Enacted

Upcoming
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