ENTITLED An Act to modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 1-57-2 be AMENDED:

1-57-2. The South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission consists of:

(1) Two members of the Senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate;

(2) Two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House;

(3) A representative of a private sector association headquartered in this state and focused on the promotion of international trade, appointed by the Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council;

(4) An officer of the Executive Branch, appointed by the Governor;

(5) A representative of a South Dakota private industry, appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate; and

(6) A representative of a South Dakota private industry, appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives.

Each appointed member shall serve for a term of two years and may be reappointed without limit. If a position becomes vacant, the position must be filled, for the duration of the term, in the same manner as the original appointment.

Section 2. That § 1-57-3 be AMENDED:

1-57-3. The Executive Board of the Legislative Research Council shall provide administrative services to the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

At the initial meeting of the commission and annually thereafter, the members shall select one from among the four appointed legislators to serve as the chair. The commission shall meet at least quarterly, at the call of the chair.

An Act to modify the composition and staffing requirements of the South Dakota-Ireland Trade Commission.

I certify that the attached Act originated in the: Senate as Bill No. 143 Secretary of the Senate President of the Senate Attest: Secretary of the Senate Speaker of the House Attest: Chief Clerk Senate Bill No. 143 File No. ____ Chapter No. ______

Received at this Executive Office this _____ day of _____________, 2025 at ____________M. By for the Governor The attached Act is hereby approved this ________ day of ______________, A.D., 2025 Governor STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss. Office of the Secretary of State Filed ____________, 2025 at _________ o'clock __M. Secretary of State By Asst. Secretary of State