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WI SJR28

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Testin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms Wisconsin's commitment to its sister-state relationship with Taiwan, established in 1986, and support for the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act

  • Endorses Taiwan's efforts to negotiate and sign a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States to strengthen economic ties through tariff reduction and trade facilitation

  • Taiwan was Wisconsin's fourth-largest export market in Asia in 2023 ($380 million in exports) and third-largest import market ($931 million in imports)

  • Supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations affecting health, safety, and well-being of its people, including humanitarian aid and disease control efforts

  • Directs the Senate chief clerk to transmit copies to Wisconsin's congressional delegation and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago

Legislative Description

Reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the State of Wisconsin and Taiwan; reaffirming Wisconsin’s support for the Taiwan Relations Act; supporting Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States; and continuing support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile.

Last Action

Report correctly enrolled

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Organization4/16/2025

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