HB 1301 -- Trade Agreements

Sponsor:  Shoemyer

This bill establishes the Office of Trade Enforcement within the
Department of Economic Development and specifies the duties of
the office which includes preparing an annual trade impact
report.

The Citizen's Commission on Globalization is also established
consisting of 12 members.  The membership and its duties are
specified.

The State of Missouri is not bound by any trade agreement without
the consent of the General Assembly.  The bill specifies what
actions must be taken before the state will consent to the terms
of a trade agreement.

Subject to appropriation, two individuals will be appointed to
serve as liaisons between the General Assembly and the United
States government and the Governor on trade-related matters as
well as other duties specified in the bill.

The provisions of the bill will expire six years from the
effective date.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:42 am