Kansas HR6042: 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, April 9, 2026:

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 sister-state relationship since 1989; and WHEREAS, Taiwan shares with Kansas the same values of freedom, democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights; and WHEREAS, Kansas and Taiwan enjoy mutually beneficial trade relations, as demonstrated by Taiwan being among Kansas' top import and export partners in 2025 and having Taiwan's 2025 SelectUSA Drone Delegation visit Wichita, Kansas, in May to explore investment opportunities; and WHEREAS, The University of Kansas has initiated a three-academic-year collaborative program on Mandarin learning and teaching with the National Sun Yat-sen University under the Taiwan Huayu BEST program, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan), and the 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, The Republic of China (Taiwan), has been a sovereign state for over 100 years, but the People's Republic of China maliciously distorts the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, thereby obstructing Taiwan's international participation; and WHEREAS, The various bilateral mechanisms and exchanges, including the Taiwan-US Economic Prosperity Partnership …

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Sponsors

• Blake Carpenter (R) · primary sponsor
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Lauren Bohi (R)
• Jesse Borjon (R)
• Sherri Brantley (R)
• Brunk, Steve (R)
• David Buehler (R)
• Shawn Chauncey (R)
• Chris Croft (R)
• Ronald Ellis (R)
• Charlotte Esau (R)

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Enrolled on Thursday, April 9, 2026
2. March 26, 2026: Adopted without roll call
3. March 23, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6042?

HR6042 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 HR6042 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 HR6042?

Passed both chambers as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled on Thursday, April 9, 2026 (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HR6042?

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

Where is the official record for HR6042?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6042/