Reaffirming the commitment of sister ties between Indiana and Taiwan.
HR 40 is a symbolic resolution that reaffirms Indiana's existing sister-state relationship with Taiwan. It does not create new laws, funding, or obligations, but formally expresses the Indiana General Assembly's continued commitment to this partnership. The bill was introduced and coauthored by multiple state representatives and passed its first reading on April 3, 2025. This type of resolution typically supports cultural or economic ties without altering policy or providing resources.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 3, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
1 primary · 50 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Lauer
RRepublican
Co
Alaina Shonkwiler
RRepublican
Co
Alex Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ireland
RRepublican
Co
Beau Baird
RRepublican
Co
Ben Smaltz
RRepublican
Co
Bob Heaton
RRepublican
Co
Bob Morris
RRepublican
Co
Brad Barrett
RRepublican
Co
Carey Hamilton
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Jackson
DDemocratic
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