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Committee sends HCR 6, a resolution affirming ties with Taiwan, to the floor
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 6, endorsing Idaho's economic and democratic relationship with Taiwan, was presented by Representative Britt Raybould and moved to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation after supportive comments from committee members who participated in a delegation visit.
Representative Britt Raybould presented House Concurrent Resolution 6, which affirms Idaho's longstanding economic ties and friendship with Taiwan and praises steps Taiwan has taken to protect and advance democracy.
Raybould, who said she recently joined a delegation to Taiwan with Senator Berndt, described the island's economic and democratic progress and asked the committee to move HCR6 to the Senate floor with a due‑pass recommendation. Senator Berndt and other members spoke in support, recounting positive delegation experiences and thanking Idaho's representative in Taiwan for his work.
The committee voted to send HCR6 to the floor with a due‑pass recommendation; there was no opposition testimony or recorded objections in committee.
Next steps: HCR6 will be considered on the Senate floor per usual calendar scheduling.
