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HR4 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

A House resolution expressing the sense of the Minnesota House of Representatives reaffirming its commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between the state of Minnesota and Taiwan.

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to reaffirm and strengthen the relationship between the state of Minnesota and Taiwan. It highlights the mutual benefits and shared values such as democracy, human rights, and economic cooperation.

Main Provisions

  • Reaffirmation of Sister-State Relationship: The bill emphasizes the importance of the sister-state relationship established in 1984 between Minnesota and Taiwan, focusing on cultural, educational, and trade exchanges.
  • Trade and Economic Cooperation: It acknowledges Taiwan as a significant trade partner, specifically noting its role as a major importer of U.S. agricultural products and Minnesota goods.
  • Endorsement of Bilateral Agreements: The resolution supports ongoing negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity between Taiwan and the United States.
  • Recognition of Taiwan's Diplomatic Efforts: It highlights Taiwan’s diplomatic initiatives like value-based and economic diplomacy, and its contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as donating masks to Minnesota.
  • Support for International Participation: The Minnesota House supports Taiwan's efforts to participate meaningfully in international organizations such as the United Nations, World Health Organization, and INTERPOL.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

There are no changes to existing laws. Instead, this resolution reiterates support for existing agreements and dictates regarding Taiwan’s naming in business contexts as allowed by the Taiwan Relations Act.

Relevant Terms

  • Sister-state relationship
  • Bilateral trade
  • Taiwan Relations Act
  • Bilateral Trade Agreement
  • Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
  • International organizations (UN, WHO, ICAO, UNFCCC, INTERPOL)

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
May 05, 2025HouseFloorActionResolution introduced, referred toRules and Legislative Administration
May 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "References Minnesota businesses' ability to refer to Taiwan by name in legal and business documents."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section of the U.S. Code is cited in relation to the Taiwan Relations Act, which governs the United States' relationship with Taiwan.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "U.S.C. title 22 section 3301",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

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{failure: "Failed", enactment: "Enacted", executive: "With Executive", passage: "Passed Chamber", crossover: "In Other Chamber", vote: "Up for Vote", committee: "In Committee", introduction: "Introduced", unknown: "Unknown", administrative: "Administrative"}

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