SR 24 Vermont Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations

This Senate resolution reaffirms the friendship between Vermont and Taiwan on the 27th anniversary of their sister-state relationship and expresses support for stronger bilateral ties. The bill highlights existing economic and trade benefits, noting that Taiwan is Vermont's most valuable Asian export destination, and calls for establishing a Vermont trade office in Taiwan to further enhance business connections. It also supports increased cooperation in areas like education and Mandarin language teaching, as well as Taiwan's participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to relevant state and national officials, including the U.S. President and the President of Taiwan.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Recommitted to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Clarkson
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Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable report by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Read 1st time & treated as bill; referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs per Rule 51
upper
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