SR 25 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 ties between the two regions. The bill highlights existing economic partnerships, noting that Taiwan is Vermont's most valuable Asian export destination and that the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship has grown significantly in recent years. It also advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations and mentions potential future cooperation in areas such as trade frameworks, education, and Mandarin language teaching. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the document to various state and national officials, including the U.S. President and the President of Taiwan.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

250
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 28
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic17
15 Yea 2
88% Yea
R Republican11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
Committee bill read first time; pending entry on Notice Calendar, rules suspended on motion of Senator Baruth & taken up for immediate consideration
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (25-0-3)
senate
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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