Interim Studies & Commission Listings

When trying to create legislation that solves complex challenges, it may be necessary to perform a legislative study or create a commission to deal with subject matter. Such studies and the commissions that carry out research for them often meet on Capitol Square. Detailed listings of these groups and their memberships can be found with the menuing options below.

International Trade, Committee on

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    » § 2.2-2239.2
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  • Description: The Committee shall advise the Board on all matters relating to international trade and trade promotion and shall make such recommendations as it may deem desirable.
  • Qualifications: One member who is a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Virginia Port Authority and two nonlegislative citizen members possessing experience or expertise in international trade or trade promotion appointed by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly; and 2. Five nonlegislative citizen members possessing experience or expertise in international trade or trade promotion appointed by the Joint Rules Committee. The Virginia Manufacturing Association shall submit to the Governor and the Joint Rules Committee a list of 12 recommendations for appointments to the Committee. One of the Governor's appointments pursuant to subdivision 1 shall be made from such list, and two of the Joint Rules Committee's appointments pursuant to subdivision 2 shall be made from such list.
Citizen Members:
Name Representing Appointed By Term
Mr. H. Michael Ligon Joint Rules Expires 06/30/2025
Mr. David C. White Joint Rules Expires 06/30/2025
Mr. Robert "Bob" A. Feeser Va Manufacturing Association Joint Rules Expires 06/30/2026
Hobey Bauhan Joint Rules Expires 06/30/2028
Julie Atalay VA Manufacturing Association Joint Rules Expires 06/30/2028
3 Citizens 1 member of the Board of Va Port Authority & 2 members with expertise in international trade or trade promotion Governor  
Ex Officio Members:
Name Title
The Honorable Matthew J. Lohr Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry
Membership and Term Information:
Max # House: 0 Appointment Coincident With House Term? YES
Max # Senate: 0 Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? YES
Max # Citizens: 8
Max # Ex Officio: 1
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