SR 39 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to express our commitment to strengthening and deepening ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan.

Senate Resolution 39 expresses the Michigan Senate's commitment to strengthening and deepening ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan. It urges Michigan businesses to refer to Taiwan as "Taiwan" and encourages the United States to enhance trade agreements, provide defense support, and advocate for Taiwan's participation in international organizations.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced May 1, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025

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Senate Introduced Resolution → Senate Adopted Resolution · 8 edits

MODERATE

The resolution was amended to add a new sponsor, Webber, and significantly expanded its content to include stronger language about military defense, international participation, and specific references to the Taiwan Relations Act. The bill now explicitly supports Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations and urges the U.S. to provide defense articles and services to maintain Taiwan's self-defense capability.

Scope change

The resolution's scope expanded from a general expression of commitment to include specific policy actions regarding defense, trade agreements, and Taiwan's participation in international organizations.

SCOPE

Added a new sponsor, Senator Webber, to the list of sponsors offering the resolution.

REQUIREMENT

Added new clauses urging the U.S. to provide defense articles and services to Taiwan to maintain its self-defense capability, referencing the Taiwan Relations Act.

Added new clauses supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the UN, WHO, and ICAO.

Added new clauses supporting Taiwan's inclusion in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity.

Added new clauses urging the U.S. to maintain the capacity to resist force or coercion against Taiwan.

Added new clauses supporting Taiwan's aspiration to make more contributions in international societies.

Added new clauses supporting Taiwan's efforts to increase its international profile.

DEFINITION

Expanded the explanation of the Taiwan Relations Act to clarify that Michigan businesses should refer to Taiwan as 'Taiwan' when conducting business.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

May 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

ADOPTED

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May 1, 2025

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ROSEMARY BAYER

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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors