25.807.9 100th Legislative Session 143
2025 South Dakota Legislature
Senate Bill 143
Introduced by: Senator Karr
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An Act to modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota -1
Ireland Trade Commission. 2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA: 3
Section 1. That § 1-57-2 be AMENDED: 4
1-57-2. The South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission consists of: 5
(1) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the 6
Senate; 7
(2) Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the 8
House; 9
(3) A representative of a private sector association headquartered in this state and 10
focused on the promotion of international trade, appointed by the Executive Board 11
of the Legislative Research Council; and 12
(4) The secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, or the 13
secretary's designeeAn officer of the Executive Branch, appointed by the Governor; 14
(5) A representative of a South Dakota private industry, appointed by the president 15
pro tempore of the Senate; and 16
(6) A representative of a South Dakota private industry, appointed by the speaker of 17
the House of Representatives. 18
Each appointed member shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed 19
without limit. If a position becomes vacant, the position must be filled, for the duration of 20
the term, in the same manner as the original appointment. 21
Section 2. That § 1-57-3 be AMENDED: 22
1-57-3. The Department of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesThe Executive Board 23
of the Legislative Research Council shall provide administrative services to the South 24
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At the initial meeting of the commission and annually thereafter, the members shall 1
select one from among the four appointed legislators to serve as the chair. The commission 2
shall meet at least quarterly, at the call of the chair. 3