FINAL BILL REPORT

                  SSJM 8008

                     As Passed Legislature

Brief Description:  Requesting the United States to advocate for the admission of Taiwan to the United Nations.

Sponsors:  Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Trade (originally sponsored by Senators Wojahn, Sellar, Snyder, Newhouse, Gaspard, Fairley, Swecker, Deccio, Palmer, Drew, McDonald, Oke, Sutherland and Schow).

Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce & Trade

Background:  Taiwan is one of Washington State's major trading partners.  Taiwan is not currently a member of the United Nations but desires to become one.

Summary:  The Legislature petitions the President and Congress to consider the beneficial commercial relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan, treat public officials of Taiwan with respect, and recognize the readiness of Taiwan to participate in the international community.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate    39 3

House     91 0 (House amended)

Senate    40 2 (Senate concurred)