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S.J.R. 9

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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PRESIDENTIAL

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TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY

             3     
2007 GENERAL SESSION

             4     
STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Mark B. Madsen

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House Sponsor: Sheryl L. Allen

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This joint resolution of the Legislature supports reauthorization of the Presidential
             11      Trade Promotion Authority under certain conditions.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This resolution:
             14          .    supports reauthorization of the Presidential Trade Promotion Authority provided
             15      that certain conditions impacting the state's interests are included.
             16      Special Clauses:
             17          None
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             19      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             20          WHEREAS, the Presidential Trade Promotion Authority concerning international trade
             21      agreements is set to expire on June 30, 2007; and
             22          WHEREAS, the Legislature is concerned with international trade agreements' potential
             23      negative impacts on state policy and state regulatory authority and practices:
             24          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the State of Utah
             25      supports Congressional reauthorization of the Presidential Trade Promotion Authority,
             26      provided that trade agreements negotiated under that authority:
             27          (1)    grant no greater rights, either substantive or procedural, to foreign investors than



             28      those possessed by or granted to Utah residents;
             29          (2)    protect state police and regulatory authority;
             30          (3)    exempt state laws existing at the time of the agreement's adoption;
             31          (4)    utilize an opt-in process for making commitments concerning state-level
             32      authorities or interests;
             33          (5)    fully indemnify the state for any monetary claims brought against the United
             34      States under a trade agreement based on state action;
             35          (6)    require express congressional action to preempt state law necessary to comply
             36      with a trade agreement;
             37          (7)    require reimbursement of state expenses incurred in a trade dispute;
             38          (8)    include enforceable labor and environmental standards; and
             39          (9)    be presented to the United States Trade Representative's Intergovernmental
             40      Policy Advisory Committee immediately upon the conclusion of the first round
             41      of negotiations.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 1-15-07 10:04 AM


Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel


Mixed Membership Committee Note
    as of 01-15-07 12:00 PM


The Utah International Trade Commission recommended this bill.
    Membership:        8 legislators    3 non-legislators


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