LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 7433 NOTE PREPARED: Mar 20, 2025
BILL NUMBER: HB 1489 BILL AMENDED: Jan 30, 2025
SUBJECT: Indiana-Ireland Trade Commission.
FIRST AUTHOR: Rep. O’Brien BILL STATUS: CR Adopted - 2
nd
House
FIRST SPONSOR: Sen. Buchanan
FUNDS AFFECTED:XGENERAL IMPACT: State
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: The bill establishes the Indiana-Ireland Trade Commission (IIT Commission) to
advance bilateral trade and investment between Indiana and Ireland and other related matters. The bill
specifies the membership of the IIT Commission. The bill requires the IIT Commission to provide an annual
report of its activities. The bill provides for the expiration of the IIT Commission.
Effective Date: Upon passage.
Explanation of State Expenditures: Commission Members– IIT Commission members would not be
compensated for their service.
Commission Staff– The bill allows the Governor to designate staff for the IIT Commission, which would
increase the Governor’s staff workload, should the Governor choose to supply staff.
Expiration– The IIT Commission is set to expire June 30, 2029.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected: Governor, Legislative Council, Legislative Services Agency.
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources:
Fiscal Analyst: Chris Baker, 317-232-9851.
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