SR 18 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Senate resolution affirming the importance of the friendship and strong bilateral relationships 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 more multinational organizations

This Senate resolution from Vermont reaffirms the strong friendship and bilateral relationships between the United States and Taiwan, as well as between the State of Vermont and Taiwan. The document highlights existing trade ties, noting that Taiwan is a major trading partner for both the U.S. and Vermont, and celebrates recent democratic developments in Taiwan. It also expresses support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations and encourages the establishment of a memorandum of understanding between Vermont and Taiwan to expand educational exchanges and cooperation. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to relevant U.S. and Taiwanese officials, but does not create any new laws or change existing policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2024 Last action Apr 26, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
As adopted by Senate
upper
Apr 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably by Senator Clarkson for Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
upper
Apr 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
Apr 9, 2024
Introduced
Read 1st time & treated as bill; referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs per Rule 51
upper
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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