STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1843

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: H.C.R. No. 119

H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 119, H.D. 1, entitled:

"HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ENDORSING TAIWAN'S INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION, SUPPORTING THE SIGNING OF A UNITED STATES-TAIWAN BILATERAL TRADE AGREEMENT, AND COMMEMORATING THE RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGES BETWEEN THE STATE OF HAWAII AND TAIWAN,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is related to strengthening the relationship between Taiwan and the State of Hawaii, as well as promoting Taiwan’s participation in international affairs. The resolution endorses Taiwan's involvement in global organizations, supports a trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan, and commemorates the longstanding partnership between Hawaii and Taiwan.

Your Committee received testimony in support for this measure from the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. 

 

Your Committee finds that Taiwan's international participation is vital for global stability and economic growth. Supporting a U.S.-Taiwan bilateral trade agreement enhances trade relations, benefiting both nations. Additionally, this resolution commemorates the longstanding relationships and exchanges between Hawaii and Taiwan, strengthening cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties that benefit Hawaii's diverse communities and economy.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 119, H.D. 1, and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

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DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair