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HJ 29

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelly Simonds

Montana recognizes a bilateral relationship with Taiwan; a non-binding, symbolic resolution endorsing continued economic, educational, and cultural exchanges and partnerships.

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Bill Summary · HJ 29

Summary — HJ 29

Joint resolution recognizing the strong bilateral relationship between Montana and Taiwan

Purpose and intent

HJ 29 is a ceremonial joint resolution formally recognizing and affirming the “strong bilateral relationship” between the State of Montana and Taiwan. Its primary purpose is to express the legislature’s support for continued friendly relations, economic engagement, and cooperative exchanges between Montana entities and their counterparts in Taiwan.

Key provisions

  • The resolution declares the Montana Legislature’s recognition of the positive relationship between Montana and Taiwan.
  • It likely encourages ongoing economic, educational, cultural, and/or research exchanges (the legislative text itself was not provided; the title and classification indicate a non‑binding recognition rather than a policy or funding directive).
  • No fiscal appropriations, regulatory changes, or new statutory obligations are indicated in the available record. As a joint resolution, it is primarily symbolic and declarative.

Who is affected

  • Direct legal effect: none — HJ 29 is a non‑binding expression of legislative intent and does not by itself change law or allocate funds.
  • Practical/political impact: Montana state government agencies, local economic development organizations, universities, businesses (particularly those engaged in trade, technology, agriculture, and research), and Taiwanese governmental and private-sector partners may use the resolution as a supportive statement when pursuing collaborations, trade missions, investment, or exchange programs.
  • Constituents: communities and industries in Montana that stand to gain from expanded trade, investment, tourism, or research ties with Taiwan.

Procedural timeline (selected milestones)

  • 2024-11-14: Legislative counsel drafter assigned (LC).
  • 2025-03-24: Introduced in the Montana House; first reading.
  • 2025-03-25–04-01: Referred to and acted upon by the House Business and Labor Committee (hearings and committee report — resolution adopted).
  • 2025-04-03–04-05: Passed 2nd and 3rd readings in the House; transmitted to the Senate.
  • 2025-04-07–04-22: Received in Senate, referred to Business, Labor and Economic Affairs; committee hearings and concurrence on 2nd and 3rd readings.
  • 2025-04-22–05-06: Sent to enrolling, returned from enrolling, signed by presiding officers, and final signature recorded (filed with Secretary of State 2025-05-06).

Miscellaneous

  • Classification: Joint resolution (symbolic/general).
  • Related bill: LC 1361 (HJ 29 replaces LC 1361).
  • Effect: HJ 29 serves as an official expression of the Montana Legislature’s support for enhanced ties with Taiwan; it does not create new legal obligations or authorize spending.

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

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