Bill > SCR57

This concurrent resolution, originating from the State of Hawaii, endorses Taiwan's participation as an observer in international organizations like the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the International Criminal Police Organization, recognizing Taiwan's contributions to global issues such as climate change and disaster management. It also supports the development of a United States-Taiwan Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation, which would prevent individuals and businesses from being taxed twice on the same income by both countries, thereby strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties, building upon the existing US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade. Furthermore, the resolution commemorates the long-standing sister-state relationship between Hawaii and Taiwan, highlighting their mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like tourism, education, and cultural exchange, and acknowledging Taiwan's generous support following the 2023 Maui wildfires.