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VT SR0012

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alison Clarkson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms the Vermont Senate's friendship with Taiwan and supports strengthening bilateral relations between Vermont and Taiwan

  • Taiwan is Vermont's second-largest export destination, with approximately $254 million in Vermont goods exported and $55.3 million imported from Taiwan

  • Supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations including the International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, and UN Framework Convention on Climate Change

  • Notes existing Vermont-Taiwan cooperation including a 2020 driver's license reciprocity agreement and Taiwan's interest in establishing a memorandum of understanding for educational exchanges

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to President Trump, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, Governor Scott, and Vermont's Congressional Delegation

Legislative Description

Senate resolution reaffirming the friendship between the State of Vermont and Taiwan and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations

Last Action

As adopted by Senate

5/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs3/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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