SCR 602 South Dakota Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Celebrating the sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

This bill is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that formally acknowledges and celebrates the sister-state relationship between South Dakota and Taiwan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the diplomatic and cultural ties between the two regions. The resolution is intended to honor the existing partnership without altering any legal or governmental procedures.
Bill status passed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Introduced Enrolled · 1 edit · Feb 18, 2025
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This document is a legislative bill (SCR 602) that was introduced and then enrolled (finalized) in the South Dakota Legislature. The primary change is the addition of the full text of the resolution, which celebrates South Dakota's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, supports trade and academic exchanges, and advocates for Taiwan's inclusion in international frameworks. The bill does not introduce new laws or regulations but serves as a formal expression of support and recognition.
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Added the full text of Senate Concurrent Resolution 602, which celebrates South Dakota's 41st anniversary of its sister-state relationship with Taiwan and expresses support for trade, academic exchanges, and Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2025 · House Feb 13, 2025

How they voted

350
Passed
Total votes 35
Feb 4, 2025
D Democratic3
3 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican32
32 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution , Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0 H.J. 285
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 267
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Adopt Resolution , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 162
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 152
upper
46 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors