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HI SR37

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Endorses Taiwan's participation as an observer in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, and International Criminal Police Organization.

  • Encourages the United States Trade Representative to commence negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

  • Celebrates Hawaii's twenty-five year anniversary of sister-state relations with Taiwan, established on December 19, 1993.

  • Notes Taiwan is the tenth largest trading partner of the United States with over $65 billion in goods traded in 2016.

  • Directs certified copies be sent to the President, congressional leadership, Secretary of State, Hawaii's congressional delegation, Governor, and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Legislative Description

Endorsing Taiwan's Participation As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Encouraging A U.s.-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement; And Celebrating The State Of Hawaii's Twenty-fifth Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan.

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Last Action

Report and Resolution Adopted.

4/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2018
Agriculture and Environment3/15/2018

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