Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations
This Senate resolution reaffirms the friendship between Vermont and Taiwan on the 27th anniversary of their sister-state relationship and expresses support for stronger ties between the two regions. The bill highlights existing economic partnerships, noting that Taiwan is Vermont's most valuable Asian export destination and that the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship has grown significantly in recent years. It also advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations and mentions potential future cooperation in areas such as trade frameworks, education, and Mandarin language teaching. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the document to various state and national officials, including the U.S. President and the President of Taiwan.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026
How they voted
25–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 28
Mar 31, 2026
D
Democratic17
88% Yea
R
Republican11
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 31, 2026
Introduced
Committee bill read first time; pending entry on Notice Calendar, rules suspended on motion of Senator Baruth & taken up for immediate consideration
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (25-0-3)
senate
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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