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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A RESOLUTION strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan and reaffirming support for Taiwan's international participation.
AI Summary
This resolution strengthens the long-standing sister-state relationship between Kansas and Taiwan, which has existed since 1989, by highlighting their shared values of democracy, human rights, and rule of law. The resolution commends Taiwan's vibrant democracy and celebrates their 36-year relationship, emphasizing their mutually beneficial trade and academic exchanges. Specifically, it notes that Taiwan is Kansas's 6th largest import country and 12th largest export destination in 2023, and highlights academic collaborations like Mandarin learning programs and student exchanges between universities. The resolution supports Taiwan's efforts to participate in international organizations like the United Nations, International Criminal Police Organization, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and encourages the development of bilateral trade agreements, including a potential Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation. By adopting this resolution, Kansas demonstrates its commitment to maintaining and enhancing its diplomatic and economic ties with Taiwan, recognizing the strategic importance of their relationship in promoting mutual understanding and economic cooperation.
Sponsors (82)
Blake Carpenter (R)*,
Mike Amyx (D),
Avery Anderson (R),
Brad Barrett (R),
Brian Bergkamp (R),
Emil Bergquist (R),
Doug Blex (R),
Bill Bloom (R),
Jesse Borjon (R),
Sherri Brantley (R),
Ron Bryce (R),
Dave Buehler (R),
Nate Butler (R),
Sydney Carlin (D),
Will Carpenter (R),
Shawn Chauncey (R),
Chris Croft (R),
Pam Curtis (D),
Ronald Ellis (R),
Charlotte Esau (R),
Susan Estes (R),
Shannon Francis (R),
Fred Gardner (R),
Dan Goddard (R),
Kirk Haskins (D),
Dan Hawkins (R),
Kyle Hoffman (R),
Nick Hoheisel (R),
Steve Howe (R),
Leah Howell (R),
Cyndi Howerton (R),
Jo Ella Hoye (D),
Steve Huebert (R),
Susan Humphries (R),
Ricky James (R),
Tom Kessler (R),
Martin Long (R),
Nikki McDonald (D),
Silas Miller (D),
Jim Minnix (R),
Lisa Moser (R),
Lance Neelly (R),
Cindy Neighbor (D),
Dan Osman (D),
Patrick Penn (R),
Sandy Pickert (R),
Samantha Poetter Parshall (R),
Mari-Lynn Poskin (D),
Pat Proctor (R),
Ken Rahjes (R),
Allen Reavis (R),
John Resman (R),
Bill Rhiley (R),
Angel Roeser (R),
Web Roth (R),
Clarke Sanders (R),
Tom Sawyer (D),
Rebecca Schmoe (R),
Mark Schreiber (R),
Kevin Schwertfeger (R),
Adam Smith (R),
Chuck Smith (R),
Megan Steele (R),
Angela Stiens (R),
Bill Sutton (R),
Kyler Sweely (R),
Sean Tarwater (R),
Mike Thompson (R),
Carl Turner (R),
Chip VanHouden (R),
Paul Waggoner (R),
Jill Ward (R),
Barb Wasinger (R),
Troy Waymaster (R),
Virgil Weigel (D),
Gary White (R),
Suzanne Wikle (D),
Richard Wilborn (R),
Sean Willcott (R),
Kristey Williams (R),
Dawn Wolf (R),
Brandon Woodard (D),
Last Action
House Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025 (on 03/07/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6010/ |
BillText | https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hr6010_enrolled.pdf |
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