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FL S1894
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Calatayud
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AI Summary
- Florida Senate Resolution recognizing the importance of Japanese business, trade, and cultural cooperation with Florida, and affirming the state's diplomatic, business, and cultural ties with Japan
- 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 Gardens
- Japan is Florida's second largest source of imports, a significant investor in the state's economy, 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 mission during which Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Japan's Parliamentary Vice Minister signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance 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 PortMiami and the Port of Yokohama
Legislative Description
Japanese Business, Trade, and Cultural Cooperation
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 8093 (Adopted)
4/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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