Video & Transcript Research : 'Ireland'
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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Senate Concurrent Resolution Number 5 by Senator Mizell to establish the Louisiana-Ireland Trade
- We've been able to really build relationships with Ireland in a very serious way that recognizes what
- we can bring to Ireland that would also benefit Louisiana economically and establish those relationships
- Have people, Louisiana, United States, and Ireland. A motion to approve. Thank you.
Keywords:
public utility, common carrier, regulation, Public Service Commission, New Orleans, constitutional amendment, distributed energy, energy storage, electricity demand, virtual power plants, reliability, hurricane resilience, esthetics, cosmetology, hair services, beauty industry, Louisiana regulation, Louisiana Economic Development, sunset law, legislative authority
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission. SCR 5 by Senator Mizell.
- It establishes the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission. That’s exactly what it is.
Bills:
HR118, HR196, HR237, HR285, HCR85, HB442, HB443, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR63, SB25, SB202, SB319
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SCR17, SB2104, SB2155, SB1428, SB1250, SB1651, SB1794, SB444, SB1061, SB1327, SB1425, SB1455, SB1458, SB1460, SB1480, SB1530, SB1543, SB1555, SB1593, SB1209, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1805, SB2069, SB2095, SB1503
Keywords:
Oklahoma Ireland relations, Ireland, Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day, Choctaw Nation, Choctaw famine relief, Irish-American, cultural resolution, concurrent resolution, ceremonial resolution, economic development, trade commission, international relations, Tulsa IrishFest, ShamROCK the Gardens, Oklahoma City St. Patrick's Parade, Irish ancestry, Senate of Ireland, Aubrey McCarthy, Phil Thompson
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He also oversees university in Ireland and he also has a very broad philanthropic mission.
- I don't know if you all know this, but her family in Ireland helped build the castle.
- Three of the signatories were born in Ireland, and others were of Irish descent.
- Bannotmoreau decaria inerran, which means a big hello from all of your cousins in Ireland.
- And also to see what the USA has done in Ireland regarding the peace process.
Bills:
SCR17, SB2104, SB2155, SB1428, SB1250, SB1651, SB1794, SB444, SB1061, SB1327, SB1425, SB1455, SB1458, SB1460, SB1480, SB1530, SB1543, SB1555, SB1593, SB1209, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1805, SB2069, SB2095, SB1503
Keywords:
Oklahoma Ireland relations, Ireland, Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day, Choctaw Nation, Choctaw famine relief, Irish-American, cultural resolution, concurrent resolution, ceremonial resolution, economic development, trade commission, international relations, Tulsa IrishFest, ShamROCK the Gardens, Oklahoma City St. Patrick's Parade, Irish ancestry, Senate of Ireland, Aubrey McCarthy, Phil Thompson
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 11th, 2026
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Bills:
SCR17, SB2104, SB2155, SB1428, SB1250, SB1651, SB1794, SB444, SB1061, SB1327, SB1425, SB1455, SB1458, SB1460, SB1480, SB1530, SB1543, SB1555, SB1593, SB1209, SB1730, SB1733, SB1769, SB1805, SB2069, SB2095, SB1503
Keywords:
Oklahoma Ireland relations, Ireland, Irish heritage, St. Patrick's Day, Choctaw Nation, Choctaw famine relief, Irish-American, cultural resolution, concurrent resolution, ceremonial resolution, economic development, trade commission, international relations, Tulsa IrishFest, ShamROCK the Gardens, Oklahoma City St. Patrick's Parade, Irish ancestry, Senate of Ireland, Aubrey McCarthy, Phil Thompson
Summary:
The Senate began with several ceremonial recognitions, including citations for the Destiny Christian School girls volleyball team and football team for state championships, and for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in connection with Delta Day at the Capitol and Women’s History Month. Members and guests were welcomed to speak briefly before the chamber returned to its agenda.
The chamber then considered a series of bills. SB 444, dealing with hospice handling and disposal of controlled dangerous substances left after a patient’s death, passed 39-0. SB 1327, restoring the Tourism and Recreation Commission’s authority and adding general commission-member requirements, passed 27-12. SB 1061, a mortgage broker fee cleanup bill, passed 38-0. SB 1425, repealing an obsolete health care workforce board, passed 40-0. SB 1455, extending the sunset for the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects, and Licensed Interior Designers, passed 28-11 and then also passed the emergency with 38-1. SB 1458, an Attorney General-request bill to align grand jury witness confidentiality statutes, failed 24-14.
The Senate also passed SB 1460, which increases penalties for repeat peeping Tom and clandestine recording offenses and makes second or subsequent offenses sex offenses, by a vote of 38-3. SB 1480, creating a youth apprenticeship pilot program, passed 42-0 and then passed the emergency. SB 1530, updating the Oklahoma Research Development Rebate Program and encouraging private partnerships with higher education, passed 36-4. SB 1543, allowing multiple DUI charges within one year to be prosecuted as a single felony case and making related cleanup changes, passed 37-6 after extended debate about diversion, due process, and testing issues. SB 1555, aligning the state definition of intellectual disability with federal standards, passed 42-0, with a later correction noting the final vote as 42-1. SB 1593, updating outdated OSU-Tulsa trustee language, passed 43-0 and then passed the emergency. SB 1730, requiring law enforcement to copy OSBI on sexual offense reports, passed 37-6. SB 1209, which would have excluded Sundays and federal holidays from the eviction filing-to-hearing timeline, failed on a 21-21 tie after debate over landlord rights, service timing, and court delays.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- So somebody from the United States could go to Ireland, and Ireland would recognize our driver's license
- So somebody from the United States could go to Ireland, and Ireland would recognize our driver's license
- Trade, if West Virginia would have some companies that are established in Ireland or Ireland would have
- is the Senate president in Ireland, and the Prime Minister of Ireland, and the Taoiseach.
- Ireland.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- So somebody from the United States could go to Ireland and...
- Witness: So somebody from the United States could go to Ireland, and Ireland would recognize our driver's
- So somebody from the United States could go to Ireland, and Ireland would recognize our driver's license
- is the Senate president in Ireland, and the Prime Minister of Ireland, and the T-Shook.
- Ireland.
Summary:
The Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met, approved the March 9, 2026 minutes, and then took up the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4577 relating to driver's licenses. Counsel explained that the bill would authorize the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to enter reciprocal agreements with Ireland and Japan to recognize each other’s driver’s licenses, provided the foreign licensing standards are at least as stringent as West Virginia’s. The bill also requires drivers using recognized foreign licenses to carry insurance and comply with state financial responsibility laws, clarifies that foreign license holders are not eligible to register to vote through the DMV, and allows the commissioner to set related fees and adopt rules. A strike-and-insert amendment and a title amendment were adopted.
The committee heard from DMV counsel Adam Hawley and the bill’s House sponsor, Delegate Mike Hornby. Hawley said the measure would allow citizens of the listed countries to avoid retaking written and skills tests when transferring licenses, and noted West Virginia already has similar arrangements with Taiwan, South Korea, and Germany. Hornby said the bill was intended to support economic development and trade ties, especially with Ireland, where American workers and companies face licensing hurdles; he said Ireland had requested state-level reciprocity and that Japan was added because of West Virginia’s existing trade relationship there. Several senators expressed support, describing the bill as a symbolic and practical step toward foreign investment and job creation.
After discussion, the committee voted to report the engrossed committee substitute for House Bill 4577, as amended, with a recommendation that it do pass. The title amendment was then adopted, and the committee adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You might say, why Ireland? Why would we even bother with Ireland? Because it's an island.
- You might say, why Ireland? Why would we even bother with Ireland? Because it's an island.
- Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland, unbelievable... doesn't have to pay.
- Ireland, Southern Ireland, unbelievable.
- Ireland? Ireland?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Ireland is a wonderful place, a very welcoming place.
- Walsh, the U.S. and Ireland share important common interests.
- Ireland has recognised a Palestinian state.
- Ambassador to Ireland. I am deeply humbled.
- Thank you. and Ireland and Northern Ireland. Thank you, Senator. It is a great question.
Keywords:
diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade
Summary:
The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development May 29th, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Revenue and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- What we learned is that Ireland has played an outsized role in Nevada's development as well.
- On the trip to Ireland, we learned that a number of states were forming Ireland trade commissions to
- further strengthen ties between Ireland and their respective states.
- A number of states were forming Ireland trade commissions to further strengthen ties between Ireland
- I took a tour also, and Ireland has a very active IT building.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- You may know that the Speaker of the House from Ireland has been at the House and is now here at the
- between Arizona and Ireland, and whereas the Consulate General of Ireland to the southwestern United
- whereas the Consulate General of Ireland to the southwestern United States, Enterprise Ireland, and
- as a symbol of the link between the United States and Ireland and celebrate it as a symbol of peace.
- Ireland, and we welcome you also to the Senate as well. Thank you. Thank you.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- You may know that the Speaker of the House from Ireland has been at the House and is now here at the
- between Arizona and Ireland, and whereas the Consulate General of Ireland to the southwestern United
- whereas the Consulate General of Ireland to the southwestern United States, Enterprise Ireland, and
- as a symbol of the link between the United States and Ireland and celebrate it as a symbol of peace.
- Ireland, and we welcome you also to the Senate as well. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized the doctor of the day and several guests, and then moved through a long floor agenda. Members received House messages, handled committee appointments, and considered a large number of bills in Committee of the Whole, including SB 1046 on information technology, SB 1066 on civil liability and fraudulent scientific research, SB 1332 on light rail expansion participation, and SB 1286 on veterinary prescriptions. Amendments were adopted on each of those measures, with SB 1332 drawing a notable objection from Senator Kuby over state interference in local transit decisions and preference for autonomous vehicles over light rail. SB 1286 was described as a compromise between stakeholders on electronic veterinary prescribing, including limits for antimicrobial drugs and longer windows for flea and tick medications.
The Senate then took up third-reading votes on several bills. SB 1009 on school curriculum passed 16-10 after debate over AED training and whether it created an unfunded mandate. SB 1086 on the Arizona health care cost and payment system passed 18-8. SB 1317, appropriating money to the Attorney General for a coordinated jail reentry program, passed 22-4 amid discussion about the program’s success and concerns over the funding source. SB 1580, SB 1582, SB 1709, SB 1550, and SB 1761 also passed, with comments focusing on school safety funding, probation revocation for dangerous crimes against children, a Queen Creek-related appropriation, and university cooperative extension and experiment station needs. SB 1046 and SB 1286 later passed third reading as well.
The chamber also paused for a St. Patrick’s Day recognition, welcoming Speaker Murphy of the Irish Parliament and reading a proclamation honoring Irish heritage and the Phoenix-Ireland relationship. Afterward, the Senate returned to business, received House requests to return HB 4027 and HB 2444 for reconsideration, heard a personal privilege statement on an ICE detention death, and announced upcoming committee meetings and caucus schedules. The Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Three of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were actually born in Ireland.
- companies in Ireland are headquartered in California.
- And, of course, today... ...in Ireland are headquartered in California.
- Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the 5th century.
- We were in Ireland, and I got to go to where my family immigrated from in 1764 in Armagh.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then handled several procedural matters before moving to the daily file. Members approved a motion to withdraw Assembly Bills 100 through 219 to the second reading file by a roll call vote of 42-15, and unanimously approved re-referrals of AB 440 and AB 1265 to different committees. The chamber also welcomed international visitors, student and community guests, and later heard a series of guest introductions tied to agriculture, immigration, and Irish heritage.
The main floor action centered on two resolutions. H.R. 19, recognizing California Agriculture Day, drew strong support from members representing agricultural districts, who highlighted the state’s farm production, exports, and the role of farmworkers and ranchers; the resolution was adopted by voice vote after 65 co-authors were added. ACR 51, honoring Irish American Heritage Month, was also adopted by voice vote after 66 co-authors were added, with members speaking about Irish immigration, labor history, California-Ireland ties, and St. Patrick’s Day.
The Assembly also held multiple adjournment-in-memory tributes for the Honorable Leon Lawson Williams, a pioneering Black civic leader in San Diego who served on the City Council and County Board of Supervisors and helped expand public transit and advance civil rights. Members from San Diego and others described his barriers-breaking career and lasting influence on local government and community leadership. The House then received announcements about upcoming committee hearings and adjourned until Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of Ireland.
- He is one of the primary patron saints of Ireland. Whereas St.
- After becoming a cleric, he returned to northern and western Ireland.
- Patrick and what he brought to Ireland. And uh it is said that St.
- what he brought to Ireland. what he brought to Ireland.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Three of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were actually born in Ireland.
- The bonds between the state of California and the Republic of Ireland have long been strong and remain
- More than 900 US companies currently operate in Ireland.
- Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who lived in the 15th century.
- They were in search of a place to farm, a land of their own, escaped oppression in Ireland and found
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 23rd, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Commission that just reestablishes our relationship with Ireland.
- So we want to Partnership with Ireland has been pretty substantial.
- So we want to continue to encourage that behavior and deepen our relationship with Ireland.
- However, the partnership with Ireland has been pretty substantial.
- I like to see us cooperating with folks like Ireland.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee first met in executive session on Senate Bill 1020, adopting an amendment and then a House Committee substitute before voting the bill do pass unanimously, 9-0. The amendment combined language from several other measures and policy changes, including removing a vehicle-inspection requirement for private passenger vehicles, preserving highway patrol authority to stop unsafe vehicles, addressing salvage titles and flood-damaged vehicles, changing online document submission language to make electronic filing optional, shortening a registration renewal option from five years to three, and removing a Montana LLC/property-tax workaround. Members briefly discussed how troopers would determine unsafe vehicles and whether the patrol’s authority was being codified or expanded.
The committee then moved to the public hearing on Senate Bill 1576, which would reestablish a Missouri-Ireland commission with three gubernatorial appointees and three appointees each from the House and Senate to study and strengthen ties with Ireland. Senator Travis Fitzwater said the bill was intended to deepen an already growing relationship and support future economic and cultural cooperation, and several members voiced support, including comments about Irish heritage and economic development. One member clarified that the committee was hearing SB 1576 rather than a misidentified bill number on the fiscal note.
After no opposition testimony, the committee returned to executive session and voted Senate Bill 1576 do pass unanimously, 8-0. The meeting then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- What the bill does is, I see in Section 1, it would build a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission, which
- Ireland and the U.S. has more than doubled, reaching $1.5 trillion in 2020.
- You may ask why Ireland?
- Some of the things that Representative Murphy wants me to say is that New Mexico and Ireland have an
- I know Mexico has consulates like five or six throughout the country, but I don't know if Ireland does
Summary:
The committee heard a lengthy presentation from the New Mexico Rural Library Initiative in support of fully funding the rural library endowment with an additional $29.5 million. The presenters described rural libraries as essential community infrastructure that provide not only books and internet access, but also early childhood programs, adult education, workforce support, telehealth, disaster response, and civic meeting space. They argued that the endowment would provide stable annual support for staffing and operations, help sustain libraries in very small towns and tribal communities, and support new or developing libraries. Members asked about eligibility, county coverage, how funds are distributed, and whether the state tracks broader outcomes such as job placements or certifications; the presenters said the State Library administers the funds and that the initiative itself is a nonprofit capacity-building organization, not the fund manager. Some members raised concerns about whether an endowment is the best long-term model versus recurring annual appropriations, and about the need for better reporting and state-library involvement.
The committee then heard from food bank leaders Jill Dixon and Katie Anderson about food security and its economic impact. They said New Mexico’s five food banks and more than 500 partner agencies serve all 33 counties, distribute over 45 million meals, and rely mostly on philanthropy, with some state and local support. They emphasized that SNAP is a major economic driver, supporting grocery access, jobs, and local spending, and that recent legislative growth funding helped food banks respond to a surge in demand during a SNAP disruption. They also highlighted food banks as community hubs that can connect people to health care, job training, and other services, including through clinic referrals and closed-loop systems. In response to questions, they said food access gaps remain in some rural areas, that clients can generally seek food at other distribution sites without barriers, and that longer-term solutions should include more grocery access, healthy corner stores, and stronger broadband and health care infrastructure.
The final presentations came from the Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Gallup-McKinley described a shrinking workforce, youth outmigration, crime, health care shortages, malpractice costs, and gross receipts tax burdens as major barriers to rural economic growth, and urged action on workforce pipelines, housing, public safety, malpractice reform, and tax/regulatory changes. Artesia highlighted its murals, library, sports tradition, oil and gas, agriculture, federal training center, and refinery, while also noting workforce shortages, health care recruitment challenges, housing constraints, and the need for quality-of-life investments and more flexible regulation. The committee also briefly heard a bill presentation proposing a New Mexico-Ireland Trade Commission to promote bilateral trade and investment, especially in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors. No votes were taken because quorum was not reached, and the endorsement item was not acted on.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Maria first came to national prominence in Ireland as Rose of Tralee in 2014 and she has since gone on
- Maria first came to national prominence in Ireland as Rose of Tralee in 2014 and she has since gone on
- Maria first came to national prominence in Ireland as Rose of Tralee in 2014 and she has since gone on
- Maria first came to national prominence in Ireland as Rose of Tralee in 2014 and she has since gone on
- Maria first came to national prominence in Ireland as Rose of Tralee in 2014 and she has since gone on
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional by Reverend Kemp Randolph, who reflected on the idea that simpler solutions often require letting go of existing assumptions and urged lawmakers to consider what they may need to give up to achieve the greatest good. After the prayer, the chamber introduced House Bill 889, exempting disability-related income on candidate disclosure forms, and House Bill 890, aimed at reducing barriers for nonprofit religious organizations providing preventive health care services. Both bills were read the first time and referred to committee. The House also referred three bills to money committees under House Rule 35A: H.548 to Appropriations, and H.557 and H.567 to Ways and Means.
Members then offered several announcements, including welcoming the guest pastor Kemp Randolph and visiting European Parliament member Maria Walsh, along with her mother and aunt. There were also notices about caucus meetings and a correction to a prior vote explanation regarding H.70. The House then took up H.611, a technical and housekeeping bill affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access. Committee testimony and floor remarks described provisions to reduce administrative burdens, update advisory committee membership, remove outdated references tied to the individual/small group market split, adjust the VARMM prescription drug assistance program, increase the allowable amount in Medicaid-related prepaid funeral arrangements, and delay Medicaid coverage for doula services by one year while federal approval is sought. The Health Care and Appropriations committees both recommended the bill, with Appropriations noting no fiscal impact and correcting a prior vote tally.
The House adopted the Health Care Committee amendment to H.611 and ordered the bill to third reading. It then passed H.540, relating to recommendations of the post-adjudication reparative program working group. Finally, the House concurred in the Senate proposal of amendment with further amendment on H.50, concerning identification of underutilized state buildings and land; the committee explained changes restoring annual reporting, removing leased buildings from the inventory, and directing annual reports to the Department of Housing and Community Development through 2030. The chamber concluded with announcements about a Joint Fiscal Committee meeting on a rural health transformation grant and then adjourned until February 10, 2026.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/16/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Among them was Annie Moore of Cork, Ireland, who was the very first immigrant anywhere in the world to
- AMONG THEM WAS ANNIE MOORE OF, COULD, IRELAND, WHO IS THE VERY FIRST IMMIGRANT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
- and other parts of the world join us in the spirit of Ireland and in the spirit of celebration.
- the shoulders that we stand on, the shared sacrifices, and one of the many beautiful sayings from Ireland
- THE REPRESENTATION THAT HELD IRELAND BACK FOR CENTURYS.
Summary:
The Senate met on March 13, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, received a message discharging Assembly Bill 2330 from committee and substituting identical Senate Bill 5843, and welcomed visiting delegations from Connecticut. The chamber also adopted privileged resolution J.1753, honoring Saint Patrick and Irish Americans and memorializing the Governor to proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month. Senators Kavanagh and Fahy spoke in support, emphasizing Irish heritage, immigration, public service, and the St. Patrick’s Day tradition; the resolution was adopted and opened for co-sponsorship.
The Senate then acted on a series of bills on the calendar. Measures passed included bills by Senators Hinchey, Comrie, Skoufis, Stavisky, Sanders, Kavanagh, Gianaris, Cleare, and others, with several receiving unanimous support and a few drawing recorded negative votes. Senator Fernandez’s education bill related to placing opioid antagonists with AEDs and first aid kits in schools passed 60-1 after supportive remarks from Senators Oberacker and Fernandez. A bill authorizing a study on lithium-ion battery fires also passed unanimously, with Senators Borrello and Weik explaining affirmative votes while urging caution about electric bus mandates.
The most debated item was Calendar 446, Senator May’s bill directing the Department of Economic Development to move the Central New York Welcome Center from Destiny USA to the Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn. Senator Walczyk questioned the move’s cost, location, visitor traffic, and local support, arguing Destiny USA was the better site; Senator May responded that the state had built the Auburn facility and should provide sustainable operating support. The bill passed 47-15. The Senate then completed the controversial calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 01:04 pm
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- He worked with a senator from Ireland, Senator Daley, who has been coming.
- -Ireland trade statistics from the U.S. investment brief.
- You may ask, why Ireland? Well, you know...
- Visiting Ireland and Senator Daley coming to New Mexico several times.
- Main exports of Ireland that we might be able to take advantage of.