HJR58 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Corey Harbison
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: COMMENDING TAIWAN FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
Summary: A joint resolution commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and Alabama and urging closer economic, educational, and people-to-people ties, including a Taiwan trade office and participation in international affairs.
What This Bill Does
The bill recognizes Taiwan as a major trading partner and highlights Alabama’s educational links with Taiwan. It encourages Alabama lawmakers to join the Taiwan Caucus and to welcome a Taiwan trade office, aiming to attract investment and increase exchanges. It supports the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement, and Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations such as the WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, and IPEF. It also directs that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to the Governor, Secretary of State, Alabama Congressional Delegation, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

Who It Affects
Alabama state legislators and officials, who are encouraged to join the Taiwan Caucus and pursue closer exchanges with Taiwan including the establishment of a trade office.
Taiwan and its related government entities and businesses, which would potentially benefit from closer ties, a new trade office, and greater participation in international activities.

Key Provisions
Encourages members to join the Taiwan Caucus and to welcome the state government’s plan to establish a trade office in Taiwan, plus to pursue more frequent exchanges with Taiwan.
Supports the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement; supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations and mechanisms such as WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, and IPEF.
Requires a certified copy of the resolution to be transmitted to Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary of State Wes Allen, the Alabama Congressional Delegation, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.

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Subjects: Commending Taiwan For Its Relations With The United States and The State of Alabama