SJR76 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rodger SmithermanSenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Scott Beason

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Republic of China (Taiwan), commended

Summary

This Alabama Senate Joint Resolution commends Taiwan and encourages closer ties and exchanges between Alabama and Taiwan.

What This Bill Does

It praises Taiwan’s democracy and peaceful transfer of power, notes the long-standing U.S.-Taiwan friendship, and supports Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. It also calls for opportunities to resume U.S.-Taiwan trade discussions and for Taiwan to be considered for the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, in order to strengthen Alabama–Taiwan relations and encourage cultural, educational, and business exchanges. It directs the Clerk of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Taiwan’s representative office in Atlanta.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and businesses: potential for increased cultural, educational, and economic exchanges with Taiwan.

Key Provisions

• Commends Taiwan's democracy and peaceful transfer of power in 2008, recognizing the U.S.-Taiwan friendship.
• Supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Welcomes opportunities to resume meetings under the U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement and to include Taiwan in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program to enhance Alabama–Taiwan ties and encourage exchanges.
• Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Ms. Anna A. Kao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory