MN HR10

A house resolution reaffirming the commitment of the Minnesota House of Representatives to strengthening and deepening sister ties between the state of Minnesota and Taiwan; reaffirming support for the Taiwan Relations Act by urging all enterprises in Minnesota to refer to Taiwan as Taiwan; supporting Taiwan's signing of a bilateral trade agreement, the avoidance of double taxation agreement, and the Indo-Pacific economic framework for prosperity with the United States; and reiterating continued support for increasing Taiwan's international profile.

Introduced House Liz Lee (D)
Plain English Summary

Minnesota House Resolution 10 (HR10) is a non-binding resolution introduced on May 6, 2026, that aims to strengthen the relationship between Minnesota and Taiwan. It encourages Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan as "Taiwan," supports Taiwan's participation in international agreements like a bilateral trade agreement, a double taxation avoidance agreement, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity with the United States. The resolution also advocates for increasing Taiwan's international presence and reaffirms the commitment to the Taiwan Relations Act. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MN/bill/HR10/2025?utm_source=openai))

At a Glance

MN HR10 is a house bill in the Minnesota 94th Legislature 2025-2026, sponsored by Liz Lee (D), currently “Introduced” since May 6, 2026.

We track 10,590 Minnesota bills this session, 33 of them sponsored by Liz Lee.

Supporters Say

While specific media coverage of HR10 is limited, the resolution's emphasis on deepening ties with Taiwan aligns with Minnesota's historical support for the island. The state's sister-state relationship with Taiwan, established in 1984, has fostered strong bilateral trade, educational exchanges, and cultural connections. The resolution's support for Taiwan's participation in international agreements and organizations reflects a continued commitment to these positive relations. ([revisor.mn.gov](https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HR/10/versions/0/?utm_source=openai))

Critics Say

There is no significant media coverage indicating opposition to HR10. However, the resolution's call for Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan as "Taiwan" may face challenges due to existing diplomatic sensitivities and varying international stances on Taiwan's status. Additionally, the resolution's support for Taiwan's participation in international agreements could be viewed as contentious by entities that do not recognize Taiwan's sovereignty.

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Minnesota Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does MN HR10 do?

Minnesota House Resolution 10 (HR10) is a non-binding resolution introduced on May 6, 2026, that aims to strengthen the relationship between Minnesota and Taiwan. It encourages Minnesota businesses to refer to Taiwan as "Taiwan," supports Taiwan's participation in international agreements like a bilateral trade agreement, a double taxation avoidance agreement, and the Indo-Pacific Economic…

What is the status of MN HR10?

MN HR10 is currently “Introduced” in the Minnesota legislature.

Who sponsored MN HR10?

Liz Lee (D) sponsored MN HR10.