Kansas HR6010: Strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan

What the bill says

A resolution strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan and reaffirming support for Taiwan's international participation.

From the enrolled text, March 7, 2025:

A RESOLUTION strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan and reaffirming support for Taiwan's international participation. WHEREAS, The State of Kansas and Taiwan have enjoyed a mutually beneficial sisterstate relationship since 1989; and WHEREAS, Taiwan shares the same values of freedom, democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights with Kansas; and WHEREAS, Kansas and Taiwan enjoy mutually beneficial bilateral trade relations, with Taiwan ranking as Kansas's 6th largest import country and 12th largest export destination in 2023; and WHEREAS, The University of Kansas has initiated a three-academic-year collaborative program on Mandarin Learning and Teaching with the National Sun Yet-Sen University under Taiwan's BEST program, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), and bilateral student exchange program between the National Chung Hsing University and the Kansas State University, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan); and WHEREAS, Negotiations for a fair and reciprocal bilateral trade agreement between Taiwan and the United States is an important step toward further strengthening bilateral trade and mutual investment between Kansas and Taiwan; and WHEREAS, Taiwan, as a responsible stakeholder in the international community, is seeking to meaningfully participate in the United Nations, the International Criminal Police Organization, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Indo-Pacific …

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Sponsors

• Blake Carpenter (R) · primary sponsor
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Avery Anderson (R)
• Brad Barrett (R)
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)
• Jesse Borjon (R)
• Sherri Brantley (R)
• Ron Bryce (R)
• David Buehler (R)

Latest actions

1. March 7, 2025: Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025
2. March 5, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. March 5, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6010?

HR6010 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan.

What does HR6010 do?

In its own words: A resolution strengthening the sister-state ties between the State of Kansas and Taiwan and reaffirming support for Taiwan's international participation.

What is the status of HR6010?

Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, March 7, 2025 (March 7, 2025).

Who sponsored HR6010?

Blake Carpenter (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6010?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6010/