HB 1613 -- Trade Agreements

Sponsor:  Bowman

This bill establishes the Office of Trade Enforcement within the
Department of Economic Development and specifies the duties of
the office which include 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 appropriations, two individuals will be appointed at
the beginning of each legislative session 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
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm