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AR SR1

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mary Salmon

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2012 Fiscal)

AI Summary

  • Supports Taiwan's participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  • Welcomes Taiwan's nomination to the United States Visa Waiver Program and urges the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate evaluation of Taiwan's homeland security and immigration systems

  • Notes Taiwan's strong economic standing as the world's 23rd largest economy with approximately 580,000 citizens visiting the United States annually, with a 2.2% visa rejection rate in 2010

  • Continues to encourage the sister-state relationship between Arkansas and Taiwan initially formed in 1983

  • Welcomes Director General Daniel Liao of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office during his visit to Arkansas to explore economic development and educational opportunities

Legislative Description

A Resolution To Support The Relationship Between Taiwan And Arkansas And To Support Taiwan's Participation In The U.s. Visa Waiver Program And The Int'l Civil Aviation Organization And U.n. Framework Convention On Climate Change.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

3/9/2012

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