Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR68

Introduced
3/9/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
3/30/23  
Engrossed
3/30/23  
Refer
3/31/23  
Report Pass
4/21/23  

Caption

Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.

Impact

The resolution calls for the United States government to advocate for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international matters, promoting Taiwan's rights and recognition on the global stage. By urging international organizations to grant Taiwan observer status or higher levels of participation, the bill seeks to strengthen Taiwan's ability to engage in global dialogues regarding health, safety, and environmental concerns, which can have important implications for international relations and global health governance.

Summary

HCR68 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii, which urges the United States to support the participation of Taiwan in various significant international organizations such as the World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the International Civil Aviation Organization. The resolution emphasizes Taiwan's democratic values and its shared commitment to human rights with the United States, aiming to bolster Taiwan's presence in the global community.

Contention

While the resolution is intended to promote Taiwan's engagement with global organizations, it may also raise tensions with China, which views Taiwan as a part of its territory and opposes its participation in such organizations. The bill may provoke discussions on the balance between supporting democratic values and maintaining diplomatic relations with powerful nations, diminishing the potential for regional stability in East Asia. Additionally, the resolution does not specify the mechanisms or strategy through which the United States would implement its support, leaving some concerned about the practical effectiveness of the measure.

Companion Bills

HI HR69

Same As Urging The United States To Support Taiwan's Participation In International Organizations, Including The World Health Organization, International Criminal Police Organization, United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, And International Civil Aviation Organization And Urging International Organizations To Grant Taiwan Membership, Observer, Or Other Appropriate Status.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR2

Endorsing The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization.

HI SR2

Urging This Body To Endorse The Participation Of Taiwan As An Observer In The United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change, International Civil Aviation Organization, World Health Organization, And International Criminal Police Organization; Supporting The Further Progress On The United States-taiwan Initiative On 21st-century Trade, A Speedy Conclusion To This Negotiation, And Encouraging The United States Trade Representative To Commence Negotiations To Enter Into A Bilateral Trade Agreement With Taiwan; And Supporting The State Of Hawaii's Thirty-first Anniversary Of Sister-state Relations With Taiwan And Commemorating The Forty-fifth Anniversary Of The Taiwan Relations Act.

HI HCR96

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

HI HR80

Supporting A Closer Partnership Between The United States And Taiwan In Values And Common Goals, The Relationships And Exchanges Between The State Of Hawaii And Taiwan, Taiwan's International Participation, And The Signing Of A United States-taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement.

HI SB198

Relating To Organizational Reports.

HI HB798

Relating To Nonprofit Organizations.

HI HB729

Relating To Candidate Committee And Noncandidate Committee Organizational Reports.

HI SB1519

Relating To Organizations Supporting Public Education.

HI HCR52

Urging The Department Of Law Enforcement, Fire Departments And Police Departments Of Each County, Humane Societies In Each County, And Media Organizations Throughout The State To Collaborate To Create And Disseminate Public Service Announcements To Highlight The Dangers Of, And Advocate Against The Use Of, Illegal Fireworks In Order To Protect The Health And Safety Of The Community, Pets, And Wildlife.

HI HCR198

Requesting The State's Congressional Delegation To Advocate For The Enforcement Of Existing International Laws To Reduce Ghost Nets Entering The State From International Waters And Take Other Actions To Reduce Marine Debris From Fishing Gear.

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