SJR7 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rodger SmithermanSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Dick Brewbaker Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Greg J. Reed J.T. Waggoner Gerald H. Allen William “Bill” M. Beasley Roger Bedford, Jr.Shadrack McGill Hank Sanders Harri Anne Smith Tom Whatley Bryan Taylor Mark Slade Blackwell Tammy Irons Arthur Orr Clay Scofield Linda Coleman-Madison Gerald O. Dial Priscilla Dunn Jerry L. Fielding Quinton Ross Cam Ward George M. “Marc” Keahey Paul Sanford Scott Beason Paul Bussman Vivian Davis Figures Rusty Glover Jimmy Holley Del Marsh Trip Pittman Bobby D. Singleton
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Republic of China (Taiwan), commended
Summary: A nonbinding Alabama Senate joint resolution that commends Taiwan’s democracy and partnership with the United States and invites closer economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
What This Bill Does
The resolution commends Taiwan’s democratic development and its cooperation with the United States. It 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. It encourages closer economic and cultural ties, including potential agreements like a Bilateral Investment Agreement and a Free Trade Agreement, and a role for Taiwan in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, while strengthening the Alabama–Taiwan sister-state relationship, and it directs that a copy be sent to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

Who It Affects
Taiwan and its people, who receive formal commendation and encouragement for greater international participation and economic engagement.
Alabama and its residents and businesses, who may benefit from stronger trade, cultural exchanges, and a deeper sister-state relationship with Taiwan.

Key Provisions
Commends Taiwan’s democratic development and its participation in international organizations such as WHO, ICAO, and UNFCCC.
Welcomes closer economic partnership with Taiwan, including potential Bilateral Investment Agreement, Free Trade Agreement, and Taiwan's inclusion in the Trans-Pacific Partnership to enhance the Alabama–Taiwan sister-state bond and exchanges.
Encourages cultural, educational, and business exchanges between Alabama and Taiwan and transmits a copy of the resolution to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory