HJR59 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

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

Summary

A House Joint Resolution that commends Taiwan and urges closer economic, educational, and cultural ties between Alabama and Taiwan, including support for a U.S.–Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement and related exchanges.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution would formally commend Taiwan's democracy and international participation, encourage deeper Alabama–Taiwan relations, support starting negotiations for a U.S.–Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement and establishing a trade office in Taiwan, and promote educational exchanges and people-to-people programs (Mandarin-English language cooperation). It also endorses Taiwan's participation in international organizations and authorizes the Clerk to transmit copies to state officials.

Who It Affects

• Taiwan and its government and people would receive formal recognition and encouragement from Alabama, signaling support for closer relations.
• Alabama residents, businesses, and educational institutions could benefit from expanded trade, investment, and educational exchanges with Taiwan, including language programs and potential reciprocal licensing agreements.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Expresses commendation of Taiwan and supports deeper U.S.–Taiwan–Alabama cooperation, including starting negotiations for a U.S.–Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement, establishing a trade office in Taiwan, and pursuing an educational memorandum of understanding to promote Mandarin-English exchanges.
• Provision 2: Supports Taiwan's international participation (in organizations like WHO, ICAO, INTERPOL, UNFCCC, CPTPP), encourages a reciprocal driver license agreement with Alabama, and directs the Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory