SP 780 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Joint Resolution To Reaffirm The Friendship Between Maine And Taiwan, Enhance Bilateral Trade Relations With Taiwan And Support Taiwan'S International Participation

This symbolic resolution (SP 780) expresses Maine's support for strengthening ties with Taiwan. It requests three specific actions: signing a U.S.-Taiwan tax treaty, establishing driver's license reciprocity, and creating a higher education exchange agreement. The resolution cites Maine-Taiwan trade of $45.47 million in 2024 and supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO. As a state-level resolution, it does not create binding policy but formally urges federal and local action on these issues.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2025 Last action May 20, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
READ and ADOPTED.
lower
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
On motion by Senator TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland READ and ADOPTED.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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