Colorado & Taiwan Sister-State Relations
This Senate Joint Resolution formally recognizes the 43rd anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Colorado and Taiwan while expressing support for their ongoing trade and academic exchanges. The bill highlights recent cooperation in emerging technologies such as quantum computing and semiconductors, and it advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations. Additionally, the resolution commends Taiwan's democratic system and supports the signing of a U.S.-Taiwan agreement on avoiding double taxation. As a non-binding legislative statement, it does not alter laws or budgets but serves to publicly endorse these diplomatic and economic ties.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026
Last action Apr 20, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as a signed act, removing internal legislative markings and consolidating the sponsor lists. The text was cleaned up to fix formatting errors, such as removing stray numbers and correcting a typo in the list of organizations. The core policy language regarding sister-state relations and support for Taiwan's international participation remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Removed internal legislative session headers, page numbers, and amendment notation symbols that were used during the drafting process.
Corrected formatting errors in the sponsor lists, including removing stray commas and fixing a typo where 'Winter T.' was merged with 'Woog'.
Fixed a typo in the text where 'Inda-Pacific' was corrected to 'Indo-Pacific'.
Removed stray numbers and line breaks within the 'WHEREAS' clauses to ensure the text flows correctly as a final legal document.
Floor votes · House Apr 20, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
upper
3 primary · 76 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dusty Johnson
RRepublican
P
Lisa Frizell
RRepublican
P
Tony Hartsook
RRepublican
Co
Adrienne Benavidez
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Paschal
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Boesenecker
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Kirkmeyer
RRepublican
Co
Brianna Titone
DDemocratic
Co
Byron Pelton
RRepublican
Co
Carlos Barron
RRepublican
Co
Cathy Kipp
DDemocratic
Co
Cecelia Espenoza
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Clifford
DDemocratic
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