Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SR148 Compare Versions

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1		-	25 LC 112 3111S (SCS)
2		-	Senate Resolution 148
3		-	By: Senators Rhett of the 33rd, Brass of the 6th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Esteves of the 35th,
4		-	James of the 28th and others
5		-	ADOPTED SENATE
	1	+	25 LC 112 3111S
	2	+	The Senate Committee on Rules offered the following
	3	+	substitute to SR 148:
6	4		A RESOLUTION
7		-	Recognizing and commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State
8		-	1
	5	+	Recognizing and commending Taiwan for its relations with the United States and the State1
9	6		of Georgia; and for other purposes.2
10	7		WHEREAS, Taiwan and the United States of America are long-standing allies who both3
11	8		deeply cherish the common values of democracy, peace, and prosperity; and 4
12	9		WHEREAS, Taiwan continues to pursue integrated diplomacy and serve the best interests5
13	10		of the Indo-Pacific region by deepening ties with other like-minded nations, safeguarding6
14	11		regional security, and utilizing Taiwan's technological and economic success to promote7
15	12		partnerships on mutual benefits; and8
16	13		WHEREAS, Taiwan is the United States' eighth-largest trading partner, and the United States9
17	14		is Taiwan's second-largest trading partner, with an estimated $128 billion worth of trade;10
18	15		Taiwan was Georgia's 15th largest import and 17th largest export market in 2023; and11
19	16		WHEREAS, the United States and Taiwan's first agreement entered into force under the12
20	17		"US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade," which includes commitments on13
21		-	S. R. 148
22		-	- 1 - 25 LC 112 3111S (SCS)
23		-	anti-corruption, good regulatory practices, customs administration and trade facilitation, and
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	18	+	- 1 - 25 LC 112 3111S
	19	+	anti-corruption, good regulatory practices, customs administration and trade facilitation, and14
25	20		small- and medium-sized enterprises; and15
26	21		WHEREAS, the Taiwanese government donated $200,000 for Hurricane Helene relief to16
27	22		Georgia, and Taiwan's National Day was joyously celebrated at the Georgia Aquarium last17
28	23		October with more than 250 distinguished guests, including government officials,18
29	24		entrepreneurs, and leaders from the Taiwanese community; this event emphasized the19
30	25		celebration of the Taiwan Relations Act's 45th anniversary as well as symbolized the strong20
31	26		connection between Taiwan and Georgia.21
32	27		NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body22
33	28		support constant talks under the "US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade" and a23
34	29		"US-Taiwan Avoid Double Taxation Agreement," as Taiwanese companies are looking for24
35	30		a diverse and free market investment in the United States, as well as encourage the State of25
36	31		Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan as 23 other states and Guam have done;26
37	32		organize a trade delegation to Taiwan to attract more investments; and encourage city27
38	33		governments to participate in the annual "Smart City" forum in Taiwan.28
39	34		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that with the celebration of Taiwan's democracy and the29
40	35		reaffirmation of the United States' commitment to Taiwan, the members of this body support30
41	36		the Taiwan Caucus as a means to explore more collaborative opportunities with Taiwan as31
42	37		well as support Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and32
43	38		economic cooperations such as WHO, UNFCCC, ICAO, INTERPOL, CPTPP, and IPEF.33
44	39		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body support the signing of an34
45	40		education cooperation MOU with Taiwan to facilitate more exchanges of scholars, teachers,35
46	41		and students as well as the use of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language as a Chinese36
47		-	S. R. 148
48		-	- 2 - 25 LC 112 3111S (SCS)
49		-	proficiency assessment tool for the Georgia State Seal of Biliteracy and encourage Georgians
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	42	+	- 2 - 25 LC 112 3111S
	43	+	proficiency assessment tool for the Georgia State Seal of Biliteracy and encourage Georgians37
51	44		to take part in Taiwanese American Heritage Week in May and other activities and38
52	45		experiences that promote Taiwan's cultures, tourism, and delicacies such as Boba tea.39
53	46		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed40
54	47		to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Governor Brian41
55	48		Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the Georgia Congressional Delegation, and42
56	49		Mr. Elliot Wang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.43
57		-	S. R. 148
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