SJR108 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Taiwan, relation with the United States and State of Alabama, commended

Summary

A nonbinding Alabama Senate resolution commending Taiwan and urging closer economic, educational, and people-to-people ties with the United States and Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It praises Taiwan's democracy and partnership with the U.S. and Alabama, and supports Taiwan's participation in international groups. It backs a U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement and an educational plan to promote Mandarin and English exchanges, as well as a reciprocal driver license agreement between Taiwan and Alabama. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and businesses, who may benefit from stronger trade with Taiwan and educational exchanges
• Taiwan and its government and people, through recognition and potential new agreements and cooperation with Alabama and the United States

Key Provisions

• Commends Taiwan's democracy and its participation in international organizations and cooperation such as the World Health Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization, INTERPOL, the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the CPTPP
• Supports signing of a U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement and the establishment of an Alabama trade office in Taiwan to strengthen economic and people-to-people ties, including educational exchanges (Mandarin and English) and broader cooperation
• Supports a reciprocal driver license agreement between Taiwan and Alabama
• Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory