SENATE RULES COMMITTEE SR 63
Office of Senate Floor Analyses
(916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478
THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 63
Author: McNerney (D), et al.
Introduced: 8/20/25
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Taiwan
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution acknowledges that Taiwanese communities have made
significant and indelible contributions to California’s economic growth and
development over the years.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1) The year 2025 marks the 41st anniversary of the California-Taiwan sister-state
relationship. Since this bond was established in 1984, Taiwan has enjoyed
extensive and friendly relations with the State of California and the United
States.
2) The California State Senate delegation visited Taiwan in April 2025, where
they observed Taiwan’s current developments in democracy, economy, and
culture.
3) During their visit to Taiwan, the Senate delegation gained a deeper
understanding of Taiwan’s position as California’s third-largest trading partner,
as bilateral trade reached $50 billion in 2024, and the 14th largest market for
California agricultural exports. Taiwan consumed $280 million worth of
California agricultural products in 2024. Taiwan-affiliated companies and
exports of United States goods and services support well-paid American jobs,
and semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, green energy, education,
and tourism offer further opportunities for collaboration.
4) Taiwan has the ability and willingness to contribute to international society, and
strives towards meaningful participation in important international
organizations, such as the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the
 SR 63
Page 2
International Civil Aviation Organization, the International Criminal Police
Organization, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change.
This resolution joins Taiwan in celebration of the 41st anniversary of the
California-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the 26th anniversary of Taiwanese
American Heritage Week. It is committed to growing the warm relations and
bilateral exchanges between California and Taiwan.
Related/Prior Legislation
SR 116 (Cortese, 2024) – Adopted in Senate.
SR 56 (Pan, 2022) – Held in Committee.
SR 93 (Cortese, 2022) – Held in Committee.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
SUPPORT: (Verified 8/27/25)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/27/25)
None received
Prepared by: Hunter Flynn / SFA / (916) 651-1520
8/27/25 16:11:06
**** END ****