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FL H8093
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Juan Porras
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AI Summary
- Florida House of Representatives recognizes the importance of Japanese business, trade, and cultural cooperation with the State of Florida and the diplomatic ties between the two regions
- Historic ties between Florida and Japan date back to the early 20th century with the settlement of the Yamato Colony by Japanese immigrants in Delray Beach, now the Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden
- Japan is currently Florida's second largest source of imports and the largest source of foreign investment in the United States
- Governor DeSantis led a trade mission to Japan in April 2023, followed by an October 2023 trade mission during which Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Japan's Parliamentary Vice Minister Masahiro Komura signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on economic and trade collaboration
- In December 2023, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava led a trade mission to Japan resulting in a Sister Port Agreement between the Port of Miami and the Port of Yokohama
Legislative Description
Japanese Business, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation
Last Action
Adopted by Publication; Companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1894 (Adopted)
4/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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