Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Program.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Ohio Israel Trade and Innovation Partnership to study the potential means of advancing the following (Sec. 1):

• Bilateral trade and investment between Ohio and Israel;

• Policy issues of mutual interest to Ohio and Israel;

• Business and academic exchanges between Ohio and Israel;

• Mutual economic support between Ohio and Israel;

• Mutual investment in the infrastructure of Ohio and Israel;

• Specific industries, emerging technologies, and innovation clusters that warrant support from Ohio and Israel;

• Multilateral partnerships between Ohio, Israel, and other nations regarding the above; and

• Other issues as determined by the partnership.

• Specifies that the partnership shall consist of the following members (Sec. 1):

• Three senate members appointed by the president of the senate;

• Three house of representatives members appointed by the speaker of the house; and

• Eight members appointed by the governor.

• Requires the partnership to issue an annual report of its activities from the preceding year, and any associated findings and recommendations (Sec. 1).

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