Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R · 1 I cosponsors

SJR 8 — Relating to strengthening international relations with Taiwan.

Last action — (S) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 11

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 14, 2025. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (3 D · 2 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 73 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SJR 8 include the removal of lines detailing sponsorships, which streamlines the document and focuses on the content of the resolution itself. The substance of the resolution emphasizes the long-standing and beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan, particularly in areas such as trade and cultural exchange. This matters because it underscores Alaska's interest in strengthening ties with Taiwan, particularly in the fishing industry, which could have significant economic benefits for the state.

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(LIMITED RUN SHOWING ALL ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIPS) 34-LS0442\A SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
S T A T E O F A L A S K A THE LEGISLATURE Legislative Source Resolve No.
8 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION BY SENATOR GRAY-JACKSON REPRESENTATIVES Mina, Josephson, Kopp, Tomaszewski, Galvin Introduced:
SJR 8 11 Relating to strengthening international relations with Taiwan.
2/14/25 Referred:
_______________ BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
Resources A RESOLUTION Relating to strengthening international relations with Taiwan.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
and WHEREAS the strong trade and investment partnership between the United States and Taiwan serves as a foundation for advancing a mutually beneficial trade agreement that fosters job creation, expands access to global markets, and strengthens international supply chains;
and WHEREAS the strong trade and investment partnership between the United States and Taiwan serves as a foundation for advancing a mutually beneficial trade agreement that fosters job creation, expands access to global markets, and strengthens international supply -1- Enrolled SJR 8 chains;
and SJR008A -1- SJR 8 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0442\A WHEREAS the state and Taiwan have maintained a sister-state relationship since 1988;
and WHEREAS the state and Taiwan have maintained a sister-state relationship since 1988;
and WHEREAS the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 has fostered a close relationship between the United States and Taiwan that has advanced the security and commercial interests of both countries;
and WHEREAS the Taiwan Relations Act has fostered a close relationship between the United States and Taiwan that has advanced the security and commercial interests of both countries;
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature advocates for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that address global trade and promote the health, safety, and the well-being of its 23,000,000 citizens;
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature advocates for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations that address global trade and promote Enrolled SJR 8 -2- the health, safety, and well-being of its 23,000,000 citizens;
and be it SJR 8 -2- SJR008A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS0442\A FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature endorses a closer economic and trade partnership between the United States and Taiwan, including the signing of a trade agreement and tax agreement to promote mutual trade and investment.
and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alaska State Legislature endorses a closer economic and trade partnership between the United States and Taiwan, including the signing of a trade agreement and tax agreement to promote mutual trade and investment.
Senators, and the Honorable Nick Begich, U.S.
Senators, and the Honorable Nicholas Begich, U.S.
SJR008A -3- SJR 8 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
-3- Enrolled SJR 8
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Action History

  1. (S) PERMANENTLY FILED 7/16 LEGIS RESOLVE 11

  2. (S) MANIFEST ERROR(S)

  3. (S) 1:30 P.M. 6/20/25 Transmitted to Governor

  4. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): JOSEPHSON, KOPP, TOMASZEWSKI, GALVIN

  5. (H) VERSION: SJR 8

  6. (H) RETURN TO (S), TRANSMIT TO GOV NEXT

  7. (H) PASSED Y32 N7 A1

  8. (H) READ THE THIRD TIME SJR 8

  9. (H) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING UC

  10. (H) READ THE SECOND TIME

  11. (H) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/18/2025

  12. (H) FN1: ZERO(S.RES)

  13. (H) AM: RAUSCHER

  14. (H) NR: COULOMBE, SADDLER, ELAM

  15. (H) DP: FIELDS, HALL, DIBERT, BURKE

  16. (H) RES RPT 4DP 3NR 1AM

  17. (H) Minutes (HRES)

  18. (H) Moved SJR 8 Out of Committee -- Delayed to a Call of the Chair --

  19. (H) RESOURCES at 01:00 PM BARNES 124

  20. (H) CROSS SPONSOR(S): MINA

  21. (H) RES

  22. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  23. (S) VERSION: SJR 8

  24. (S) TRANSMITTED TO (H)

  25. (S) PASSED Y20 N-

  26. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME SJR 8

  27. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/9 CAL

  28. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

  29. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/7/2025

  30. (S) FN1: ZERO(S.RES)

  31. (S) NR: KAWASAKI

  32. (S) DP: GIESSEL, HUGHES, DUNBAR, CLAMAN, MYERS, WIELECHOWSKI

  33. (S) RES RPT 6DP 1NR

  34. (S) Minutes (SRES)

  35. (S) Moved SJR 8 Out of Committee

  36. (S) RESOURCES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  37. (S) Minutes (SRES)

  38. (S) Heard & Held

  39. (S) RESOURCES at 03:30 PM BUTROVICH 205

  40. (S) RES

  41. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (59)

59 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading — Final Passage

Passed 32 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 13701
Unaffiliated 1000
D 13000
N 5000
Total 32701
% of votes cast 80%18%0%3%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Robyn Niayuq Burke — Yea
Andi Story D Yea
Andrew Gray D Yea
Andy Josephson D Yea
Ashley Carrick D Yea
Carolyn Hall D Yea
Donna Mears D Yea
Genevieve Mina D Yea
Maxine Dibert D Yea
Neal Foster D Yea
Nellie Unangiq Jimmie D Yea
Sara Hannan D Yea
Ted Eischeid D Yea
Zack Fields D Yea
Alyse Galvin N Yea
Bryce Edgmon N Yea
Calvin Schrage N Yea
Ky Holland N Yea
Rebecca Himschoot N Yea
Bill Elam R Yea
Cathy Tilton R Nay
Chuck Kopp R Yea
Dan Saddler R Yea
David Nelson R Yea
DeLena Johnson R Not Voting
Elexie Moore R Nay
Frank Tomaszewski R Yea
George Rauscher R Yea
Jamie Allard R Nay
Jeremy Bynum R Yea
Jubilee Underwood R Yea
Julie Coulombe R Nay
Justin Ruffridge R Yea
Kevin McCabe R Yea
Louise Stutes R Yea
Mia Costello R Yea
Mike Prax R Nay
Rebecca Schwanke R Nay
Sarah Vance R Yea
Will Stapp R Nay

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Third Reading - Final Passage

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
R 9000
D 9000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Shelley Hughes — Yea
Mike Shower — Yea
Bill Wielechowski D Yea
Donald Olson D Yea
Elvi Gray-Jackson D Yea
Forrest Dunbar D Yea
Jesse Kiehl D Yea
Lyman Hoffman D Yea
Löki Tobin D Yea
Matt Claman D Yea
Scott Kawasaki D Yea
Bert Stedman R Yea
Cathy Giessel R Yea
Gary Stevens R Yea
James Kaufman R Yea
Jesse Bjorkman R Yea
Kelly Merrick R Yea
Mike Cronk R Yea
Robert Myers R Yea
Robert Yundt R Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJR 8?
SJR 8 is sponsored by Alyse Galvin (N), Frank Tomaszewski (R), Chuck Kopp (R), Andy Josephson (D), Genevieve Mina (D), and Elvi Gray-Jackson (D).
What is the current status of SJR 8?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 14, 2025. It awaits signature.
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