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CT HJ00034
Joint Resolution
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
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Connecticut and Taiwan (Republic of China) have maintained a sister-state relationship since 1999, encompassing cultural, educational, and economic exchanges
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Connecticut exported $294 million worth of products to Taiwan in 2024, while total U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade reached $136.3 billion, making Taiwan the seventh largest U.S. trading partner
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The resolution supports potential driver's license reciprocity between Connecticut and Taiwan, noting that 36 states have signed such agreements since 2013, benefiting over 25,000 citizens
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The General Assembly reiterates support for closer economic, educational, scientific, and security partnerships between the U.S. and Taiwan, including Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO, ICAO, and UN
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A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York
Legislative Description
Resolution Commemorating The Twenty-seventh Anniversary Of The Connecticut-taiwan Sister-state Relationship.
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 12:00 PM
3/16/2026