House resolution reaffirming the importance of the friendship and strong bilateral relations between the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) and between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) and supporting Taiwan’s greater participation in multinational organizations
This Vermont House resolution reaffirms the strong friendship and bilateral relations between the United States and Taiwan, as well as the relationship between the State of Vermont and Taiwan. The bill highlights the economic ties between the two regions, noting that Taiwan is Vermont's second-largest export destination and the U.S. is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner. It expresses support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. Additionally, the resolution supports establishing a memorandum of understanding between Vermont and Taiwan to expand educational exchanges and cooperation. The document directs the House Clerk to send copies to relevant U.S. and Taiwanese officials.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2024
Last action Apr 26, 2024
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 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
2 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Marcotte
RRepublican
P
SJ
Stephanie Jerome
DDemocratic
Co
Edye Graning
DDemocratic
Co
HC
Heather Chase
DDemocratic
Co
JS
Jarrod Sammis
NLibertarian
Co
JC
Jim Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
JW
Jonathan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Kirk White
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Bos-Lun
DDemocratic
Co
Monique Priestley
DDemocratic
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