SR 44 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Encouraging further economic ties with Taiwan.

Senate Resolution 44 is a symbolic resolution expressing Mississippi's support for strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with Taiwan. It does not create new laws or programs but formally encourages the state to support U.S.-Taiwan trade (noting $201.1 billion in 2025 trade), advocate for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO, and establish a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan. The resolution also supports a U.S.-Taiwan tax agreement and counters efforts by China to limit Taiwan's global engagement. As a non-binding expression of support, it directly affects Mississippi's diplomatic posture but does not impose new obligations or changes to existing policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by Senate', indicating it has passed initial Senate review. A parenthetical note was added clarifying the resolution's status as adopted by the Senate. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements were modified in this version.
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Header text updated to reflect Senate adoption status rather than initial introduction

Parenthetical note added to clarify the resolution has been adopted by the Senate

Floor votes · Senate Feb 17, 2026

How they voted

490
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 52
Feb 17, 2026
D Democratic18
17 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican34
32 Yea 2
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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