House resolution reaffirming the friendship between Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) and supporting enhanced United States–Taiwan and Vermont–Taiwan bilateral relations
This Vermont House resolution reaffirms the state's friendship with Taiwan and expresses support for strengthening bilateral relations between both the United States and Taiwan, as well as Vermont and Taiwan. The bill highlights existing trade relationships, noting that Taiwan is Vermont's second-largest export destination and the U.S.'s eighth-largest trading partner. It specifically calls for a memorandum of understanding between Vermont and Taiwan to increase educational exchanges and cooperation. The resolution directs the House Clerk to send copies to relevant state and federal officials, including President Biden and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
House Passage
Apr 2023
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 18, 2023
Last action Apr 19, 2023
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 19, 2023
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Michael Marcotte
RRepublican
Co
Edye Graning
DDemocratic
Co
EM
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
DDemocratic/Progressive
Co
HC
Heather Chase
DDemocratic
Co
JS
Jarrod Sammis
NLibertarian
Co
JW
Jonathan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Kirk White
DDemocratic
Co
LN
Logan Nicoll
DDemocratic
Co
Monique Priestley
DDemocratic
Co
SJ
Stephanie Jerome
DDemocratic
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