SR 2 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

URGING THIS BODY TO ENDORSE THE PARTICIPATION OF TAIWAN AS AN OBSERVER IN THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL POLICE ORGANIZATION; SUPPORTING THE FURTHER PROGRESS ON THE UNITED STATES-TAIWAN INITIATIVE ON 21ST-CENTURY TRADE, A SPEEDY CONCLUSION TO THIS NEGOTIATION, AND ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS TO ENTER INTO A BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH TAIWAN; AND SUPPORTING THE STATE OF HAWAII'S THIRTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SISTER-STATE RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND COMMEMORATING THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT.

This Senate resolution expresses support for Taiwan's participation as an observer in several international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. It also encourages the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan and highlights the economic ties between the two regions. Additionally, the bill commemorates the 31st anniversary of Hawaii's sister-state relationship with Taiwan and the 45th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. As a Senate resolution, it serves as a formal statement of position rather than a law that imposes new requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2024 Last action May 31, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Apr 4, 2024
Senate · Passed
Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa).
Apr 3, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3495) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
Mar 28, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Awa.
Mar 22, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-28-24 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
Feb 12, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to TCA.
Jan 17, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Offered.
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