SR 148 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taiwan; recognize

This is a symbolic Senate resolution (SR 148) passed by the Georgia Senate in March 2025. It formally recognizes and commends Taiwan for its relations with both the United States and the State of Georgia. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is a non-binding expression of support. As a resolution, it directly affects Georgia's official stance but has no legal effect on U.S. foreign policy or Taiwan's status.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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What changed between versions

As introduced LC 112 2924 → Adopted Senate · 4 edits

MODERATE

The resolution was amended to remove references to China's alleged economic coercion and military actions, while adding new provisions supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations and education cooperation. The changes shift the focus from geopolitical tensions to trade, cultural, and educational collaboration between the United States and Taiwan.

Scope change

The resolution's scope expanded to include support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations (WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, IPEF) and added provisions for education cooperation MOUs with Taiwan.

SCOPE

Removed language criticizing China's economic coercion, military drills toward Taiwan, and alleged distortion of United Nations Resolution 2758.

Added support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, and IPEF.

Reordered and renumbered WHEREAS clauses to prioritize trade statistics and bilateral agreements over geopolitical criticism.

REQUIREMENT

Added provision supporting the signing of an education cooperation MOU with Taiwan to facilitate exchanges of scholars, teachers, and students.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 18, 2025

How they voted

45–6

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 55

Mar 18, 2025

D Democratic22

19 Yea 1 Nay 2

86% Yea

R Republican33

26 Yea 5 Nay 2

78% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

upper

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Introduced

Senate Hopper

upper

12 primary · 0 co-sponsors