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SR 3280

SENATE RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND TAIWAN WHILE SUPPORTING ENHANCED BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH TAIWAN AND TAIWAN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 10 co-sponsors

Rhode Island seeks to strengthen ties with Taiwan by promoting trade, engagement in international forums, and cooperation through possible offices, agreements, and a Taiwan Caucus.

05/12/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3280

Overview

Rhode Island Senate Resolution SR 3280, introduced May 12, 2026, reaffirms the friendship between Rhode Island and Taiwan and supports enhanced bilateral relations, including Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. It is a non-binding resolution that calls for various steps to strengthen ties and promote Taiwan’s role in the international community.

Main purpose and intent

  • Reaffirm Rhode Island’s friendship with Taiwan.
  • Promote enhanced bilateral relations between Rhode Island and Taiwan.
  • Support Taiwan’s participation and engagement in international organizations and agreements.

Key provisions and changes proposed

  • Encourage the Rhode Island government to:
    • Promote and strengthen bilateral trade relations with Taiwan.
    • Consider establishing a Taiwan Caucus in the Rhode Island Legislature to coordinate initiatives related to Taiwan.
    • Consider opening a Rhode Island trade office in Taiwan.
    • Sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on economic and trade cooperation.
    • Conclude an Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (ADTA) with Taiwan.
    • Support Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and agreements, including:
    • World Health Organization (WHO) and World Health Assembly (WHA)
    • International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
    • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
    • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • Authorize the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to federal and Taiwanese officials, including:
    • President of the United States
    • Rhode Island congressional delegation
    • Governor of Rhode Island
    • President of Taiwan
    • Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston

Who or what would be affected

  • Rhode Island state government and the Rhode Island General Assembly (via potential caucus and policy initiatives).
  • Rhode Island-based businesses and exporters (potentially enhanced trade opportunities with Taiwan).
  • Taiwan–Rhode Island economic and cultural relations through a proposed trade office and formal agreements.
  • Taiwan’s participation in international bodies, which the resolution urges Rhode Island to support.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Recommended for Immediate Consideration (as of May 12, 2026).
  • This is a non-binding resolution expressing the state’s foreign policy posture and recommendations; it does not by itself enact law or create binding obligations, but it can influence state policy and inform official outreach.
  • No specific dates or deadlines are mandated beyond the general 2026 context referenced (e.g., anniversaries and ongoing trade discussions).

Additional context

  • The resolution references broad economic, security, and diplomatic considerations, including U.S.–Taiwan trade dynamics, defense cooperation, and global supply chain diversification.
  • It highlights potential benefits for Rhode Island through increased exports (noted previous data: Rhode Island exports to Taiwan around $33.6 million in 2025) and suggested platforms for ongoing engagement (trade office, ADTA, and trade cooperation frameworks).

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

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