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ID SCR104

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms Idaho's commitment to strengthening its relationship with Taiwan, which has been ongoing since 1984
  • Notes Taiwan was Idaho's second largest export destination in 2011 with $761 million in goods exported, including semiconductors, computers, capital equipment, food, agriculture, and building materials
  • Recognizes Taiwan's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on November 1, 2012, expected to increase Taiwanese travelers to the United States by 30%-40% (400,000 in 2013)
  • Acknowledges Taiwan's status as Asia's first republic and full-fledged democracy sharing values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and rule of law with the United States and Idaho
  • Encourages Idaho's ongoing participation in organizations that improve public safety, health, and trade with Taiwan

Legislative Description

Stating findings of the Legislature and reaffirming the State of Idaho's commitment to the strong and deepening relationship between the State of Idaho and Taiwan and encouraging ongoing participation in organizations that improve public safety, health and trade.

TAIWAN

Last Action

Reported delivered to the Secretary of State on 03/08/13

3/11/2013

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/13/2013
Judiciary and Rules2/1/2013

Full Bill Text

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