Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HCR108: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Encourages further economic ties and friendship between Louisiana and Taiwan
Status: Passed both chambers, May 25, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution To encourage further economic ties and friendship between the state of Louisiana and the Republic of China (Taiwan).
From the introduced text:
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To encourage further economic ties and friendship between the state of Louisiana and the Republic of China (Taiwan). WHEREAS, the longstanding bonds of friendship, economic ties, and bonds of friendship between the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan), embodied in the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, continue to yield important economic, social, strategic, and cultural benefits; and WHEREAS, in 2025, Taiwan ranked fourth on the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom, holds an important position in the global economy as a top player in the world's information and communications technology industry, and is a trusted partner for economic cooperation and exchanges in industries like smart machinery, the Internet of Things, biotechnology, energy technology, national defense, semiconductors, and the circular economy; and WHEREAS, U.S.-Taiwan trade reached two hundred fifty-six billion dollars in total goods trade according to 2025 U.S. data, and Taiwan ranks as the United States' eighth largest export market for American agricultural products and as the United States' fifth largest merchandise trading partner; and WHEREAS, the robust U.S.-Taiwan trade and investment partnership provides a solid foundation for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement to spur job creation, expand the global market, and secure international, democratic supply chains; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-1779 ORIGINAL HCR NO. WHEREAS, Taiwan is a pivotal force for stability …
Sponsors
- Mark Wright (R, 77) · primary sponsor
- Barrow, Regina (D, 15)
- Barthelemy II, Sidney (D, 3)
- Carter, Gary (D, 7)
- Fesi, Michael (R, 20)
- Henry, Cameron (R, 9)
- Hodges, Valarie (R, 13)
- Jenkins, Sam (D, 39)
- Miguez, Blake (R, 22)
- Miller, Gregory (R, 19)
- Myers, Brach (R, 23)
- Pressly, Thomas (R, 38)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.
- : Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
- : Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/20/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Reported with amendments (12-0).
Votes
- Senate Vote on HCR 108, CONCUR (#1104) (May 21, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HCR 108, CO-AUTHORS (#1105) (May 21, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HCR 108, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1421) (May 20, 2026): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR108?
- HCR108 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Encourages further economic ties and friendship between Louisiana and Taiwan.
- What does HCR108 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution To encourage further economic ties and friendship between the state of Louisiana and the Republic of China (Taiwan).
- What is the status of HCR108?
- Passed both chambers as of May 25, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR108?
- Mark Wright (R, 77), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR108?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HCR108
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