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AL HR252
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/31/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mike Shaw
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AI Summary
- Japanese companies have invested over $20 billion in Alabama, making Japan the state's number one foreign direct investor.
- Alabama and Japan conducted nearly $2 billion in mutual trade in 2022, including mineral fuel, aircraft, vehicles, chemicals, machinery, and pharmaceuticals.
- Japanese investment has created 20,000 jobs in Alabama, including 8,100 jobs since 2018, through companies such as Honda Manufacturing, Mazda Toyota Motor Company, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
- Alabama and Japan have maintained 40-year-long sister city relationships including Birmingham-Hitachi, Anniston-Tatsuno, Tuscaloosa-Narachino, and five other city partnerships.
- The House of Representatives recognizes the unique and special relationship between Alabama and Japan and commits to pursuing mutually beneficial commerce and friendship.
Legislative Description
RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE AND SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND THE NATION OF JAPAN.
Recognizing the Relationship Between the State of Alabama and Japan
Last Action
Passed by House of Origin
5/31/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules5/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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