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LR 119

Celebrate the forty-second anniversary of Nebraska's sister-state relationship with Taiwan

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brian Hardin

Nebraska LR 119 nonbinding lauds 42-year sister-state ties with Taiwan and backs stronger Nebraska-Taiwan trade, urging fair US-Taiwan negotiations to boost trade and investment

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Bill Summary · LR 119

Summary: Legislative Resolution LR 119 (Nebraska)

Overview

LR 119 is a non-binding Legislative Resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature in the 109th Legislature, First Session. Introduced on April 15, 2025, it celebrates and affirms Nebraska’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan and expresses support for strengthening economic and trade ties. The resolution was adopted and signed by the President/Speaker on April 22, 2025.

  • Bill Number: LR 119
  • Title: Celebrate the forty-second anniversary of Nebraska's sister-state relationship with Taiwan
  • Classification: Resolution
  • Status: Adopted
  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • Legislative session: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Primary Sponsor: Hardin (with multiple co-sponsors)

Purpose and Intent

  • To celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Nebraska’s sister-state relationship with Taiwan.
  • To affirm shared values between Nebraska and Taiwan, including freedom, democracy, rule of law, and human dignity.
  • To acknowledge the mutually beneficial bilateral trade relationship between Nebraska and Taiwan and to support continued economic and trade engagement.
  • To recognize the importance of ongoing negotiations for a fair and reciprocal bilateral trade agreement between Taiwan and the United States as a step toward strengthening trade and investment ties with Taiwan.

Key Provisions

  • Statement of Support: The Legislature expresses support for Taiwan’s democracy and celebrates the forty-second anniversary of the sister-state relationship.
  • Economic/Trade Friendly Tone: The Legislature acknowledges and welcomes the strengthening of economic and trade relations between Nebraska and Taiwan, including the broader context of U.S.-Taiwan trade discussions.

Note: As a resolution, LR 119 is non-binding. It communicates the Legislature’s sentiment and intentions rather than creating new law or spending.

Background and Context

  • Sister-State Relationship: Nebraska and Taiwan have participated in a sister-state relationship since 1983.
  • Trade Relationship: In 2023, Taiwan was Nebraska’s 12th-largest source of imports and the 8th-largest destination for Nebraska’s exports, highlighting a significant economic connection.
  • Global Context: The resolution references Taiwan as a major global trading partner for the United States and a key market for American agricultural products, framing the trade talks as important for reinforcing bilateral trade and investment.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: April 15, 2025
  • Laid over: April 15, 2025
  • Adopted: April 22, 2025
  • Signed by President/Speaker: April 22, 2025

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Hardin
  • Additional co-sponsors: Andersen, Clements, DeKay, Hallstrom, Jacobson, Lippincott, Lonowski, McKeon, Quick, Rountree, Storm, Strommen (and others listed in the bill introduction)

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic and diplomatic: Signals strong legislative endorsement of Taiwan and the ongoing sister-state relationship.
  • Economic/Strategic: Encourages continued engagement in trade and investment dialogue between Nebraska and Taiwan and aligns with broader U.S.-Taiwan trade discussions.
  • Administrative: No fiscal impact or new regulatory authority; represents a formal statement of policy and intent.

If you’d like, I can compare LR 119 to similar Nebraska resolutions or place it in a broader regional context of state-legislature gestures toward Taiwan.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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