Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
This bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges and celebrates the sister-state relationship between South Dakota and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two regions. The resolution is intended to honor the existing partnership without altering any legal or governmental procedures.
Bill status
passed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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This document is a legislative bill (SCR 602) that was introduced and then enrolled (finalized) in the South Dakota Legislature. The primary change is the addition of the full text of the resolution, which celebrates South Dakota's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, supports trade and academic exchanges, and advocates for Taiwan's inclusion in international frameworks. The bill does not introduce new laws or regulations but serves as a formal expression of support and recognition.
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Added the full text of Senate Concurrent Resolution 602, which celebrates South Dakota's 41st anniversary of its sister-state relationship with Taiwan and expresses support for trade, academic exchanges, and Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2025 · House Feb 13, 2025
How they voted
35–0
Passed
Total votes 35
Feb 4, 2025
D
Democratic3
100% Yea
R
Republican32
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0 H.J. 285
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 267
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 162
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 152
upper
46 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aaron Aylward
RRepublican
P
Arch Beal
RRepublican
P
Carl Perry
RRepublican
P
Casey Crabtree
RRepublican
P
Chris Karr
RRepublican
P
David Kull
RRepublican
P
David Wheeler
RRepublican
P
Dylan Jordan
RRepublican
P
Eric Emery
DDemocratic
P
Erin Healy
DDemocratic
P
Ernie Otten
RRepublican
P
Glen Vilhauer
RRepublican
P
Heather Baxter
RRepublican
P
Helene Duhamel
RRepublican
P
Jamie Smith
DDemocratic
P
Jeff Bathke
RRepublican
P
Jim Mehlhaff
RRepublican
P
John Carley
RRepublican
P
John Sjaarda
RRepublican
P
Kathy Rice
RRepublican
P
Keri Weems
RRepublican
P
Kevin Jensen
RRepublican
P
Kyle Schoenfish
RRepublican
P
Lana Greenfield
RRepublican
P
Larry Zikmund
RRepublican
P
Liz Larson
DDemocratic
P
Marty Overweg
RRepublican
P
Mary Fitzgerald
RRepublican
P
Mellissa Heermann
RRepublican
P
Michael Rohl
RRepublican
P
Mike Stevens
RRepublican
P
Mike Weisgram
RRepublican
P
Paul Miskimins
RRepublican
P
Phil Jensen
RRepublican
P
Randy Deibert
RRepublican
P
Richard Vasgaard
RRepublican
P
Scott Moore
RRepublican
P
Stephanie Sauder
RRepublican
P
Steve Duffy
RRepublican
P
Taffy Howard
RRepublican
P
Taylor Rehfeldt
RRepublican
P
Tim Reed
RRepublican
P
Tom Pischke
RRepublican
P
Trish Ladner
RRepublican
P
Will Mortenson
RRepublican
P
William Shorma
RRepublican
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