State • Missouri

SB 1576: Establishes the Missouri Ireland Trade Commission

Fitzwater, TravisEnacted

SB 1576 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 9, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

SB 1576 - This act establishes the "Missouri Ireland Trade Commission" within the Department of Economic Development. The Commission shall be composed of nine members appointed as described in the act. The Commission shall study potential means of advancing bilateral trade and investment, policy issues, business and ac...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct negative environmental impacts identified.

Risks

  • No specific environmental benefits identified.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Potential for increased bilateral trade and investment.
  • Facilitates business development and networking opportunities.

Risks

  • Commission administrative costs represent a new, albeit minor, state expenditure.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Encourages academic and cultural exchange programs.
  • Promotes international collaboration.

Risks

  • Impact of state-funded trade commissions on general public welfare is often indirect.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

medium

medium

Analysis status

LegiScan summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on legislative summary; full statutory text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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