Legislature(2003 - 2004)
05/15/2003 09:50 AM Senate WTR
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HJR 28-TAIWAN: TRADE & WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
MS. HELEN BEDDER, aide to Representative Cheryl Heinze, told
members that HJR 28 urges Congress to support the granting of
official observer status to the Republic of China (Taiwan) at
the World Health Assembly annual conference in Geneva,
Switzerland this month. HJR 28 also urges Congress to support
the negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Republic of
China.
MS. BEDDER pointed out this resolution also authorizes the
Alaska Legislature to encourage Congress to endorse a request by
the Republic of China to be granted observer status at the
annual conference. It further authorizes the Alaska Legislature
to urge Congress to encourage the Bush Administration to
negotiate a free trade agreement with the Republic of China. She
informed members HJR 28 has a zero fiscal note.
CHAIR COWDERY mentioned the State of Alaska has had a good
working relationship with Taiwan and has a state employee
working there.
SENATOR GUESS moved to pass HJR 28 out of committee with
individual recommendations and its attached fiscal note(s).
CHAIR COWDERY noted that without objection, the motion carried.
He then adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m.
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