The measure would express the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

The measure would express the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

The measure would express the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

The measure would express the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

WHEREAS, The United States-Argentina relations have grown and strengthened since the United States government formally recognized the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, the predecessor to Argentina, on January 27, 1823; and

WHEREAS, The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe, through reciprocal legislative exchanges, have cultivated a strong bilateral relationship based on shared interests that include higher education, trade, investments, and agriculture; and

WHEREAS, Both regions stress the importance of education and acknowledge the pivotal role universities play in advancing scientific knowledge. The relationship between the National University of Rosario and the University of California, Berkeley, has already enhanced academic interconnectivity; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe has numerous emerging markets that are a potential hub for California investment and trade opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California both have a reputation for being major gateways for import and export due to world class shipping centers and railroad terminals. Outreach to the Ports of Oakland and Los Angeles was conducted on behalf of the Port of Rosario during the previous Santa Fe legislative delegations visit; and

WHEREAS, A sister state relationship between Santa Fe and California would promote the likelihood of mutually beneficial joint research projects between universities and businesses of the two regions; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California have temperate climates and fertile ground conducive to agriculture and the two regions have capitalized on these conditions to create prolific export-oriented agricultural sectors with dairy being a key component to both; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California face many of the same challenges, such as the need for substantial new investment in infrastructure and the need for sustainable energy solutions; and

WHEREAS, The government of the Province of Santa Fe has enthusiastically pursued the deepening of ties with California through periodic legislative visits and the enactment of a proclamation in support of a sister state relationship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature commit to formalizing the sister state relationship between the Province of Santa Fe in Argentina and the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That it is the intent of the Legislature through a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe to encourage and facilitate social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.

WHEREAS, The United States-Argentina relations have grown and strengthened since the United States government formally recognized the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, the predecessor to Argentina, on January 27, 1823; and

WHEREAS, The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe, through reciprocal legislative exchanges, have cultivated a strong bilateral relationship based on shared interests that include higher education, trade, investments, and agriculture; and

WHEREAS, Both regions stress the importance of education and acknowledge the pivotal role universities play in advancing scientific knowledge. The relationship between the National University of Rosario and the University of California, Berkeley, has already enhanced academic interconnectivity; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe has numerous emerging markets that are a potential hub for California investment and trade opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California both have a reputation for being major gateways for import and export due to world class shipping centers and railroad terminals. Outreach to the Ports of Oakland and Los Angeles was conducted on behalf of the Port of Rosario during the previous Santa Fe legislative delegations visit; and

WHEREAS, A sister state relationship between Santa Fe and California would promote the likelihood of mutually beneficial joint research projects between universities and businesses of the two regions; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California have temperate climates and fertile ground conducive to agriculture and the two regions have capitalized on these conditions to create prolific export-oriented agricultural sectors with dairy being a key component to both; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California face many of the same challenges, such as the need for substantial new investment in infrastructure and the need for sustainable energy solutions; and

WHEREAS, The government of the Province of Santa Fe has enthusiastically pursued the deepening of ties with California through periodic legislative visits and the enactment of a proclamation in support of a sister state relationship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature commit to formalizing the sister state relationship between the Province of Santa Fe in Argentina and the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That it is the intent of the Legislature through a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe to encourage and facilitate social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.

WHEREAS, The United States-Argentina relations have grown and strengthened since the United States government formally recognized the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, the predecessor to Argentina, on January 27, 1823; and

WHEREAS, The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe, through reciprocal legislative exchanges, have cultivated a strong bilateral relationship based on shared interests that include higher education, trade, investments, and agriculture; and

WHEREAS, Both regions stress the importance of education and acknowledge the pivotal role universities play in advancing scientific knowledge. The relationship between the National University of Rosario and the University of California, Berkeley, has already enhanced academic interconnectivity; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe has numerous emerging markets that are a potential hub for California investment and trade opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California both have a reputation for being major gateways for import and export due to world class shipping centers and railroad terminals. Outreach to the Ports of Oakland and Los Angeles was conducted on behalf of the Port of Rosario during the previous Santa Fe legislative delegations visit; and

WHEREAS, A sister state relationship between Santa Fe and California would promote the likelihood of mutually beneficial joint research projects between universities and businesses of the two regions; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California have temperate climates and fertile ground conducive to agriculture and the two regions have capitalized on these conditions to create prolific export-oriented agricultural sectors with dairy being a key component to both; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California face many of the same challenges, such as the need for substantial new investment in infrastructure and the need for sustainable energy solutions; and

WHEREAS, The government of the Province of Santa Fe has enthusiastically pursued the deepening of ties with California through periodic legislative visits and the enactment of a proclamation in support of a sister state relationship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature commit to formalizing the sister state relationship between the Province of Santa Fe in Argentina and the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That it is the intent of the Legislature through a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe to encourage and facilitate social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.

WHEREAS, The United States-Argentina relations have grown and strengthened since the United States government formally recognized the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata, the predecessor to Argentina, on January 27, 1823; and

WHEREAS, The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe, through reciprocal legislative exchanges, have cultivated a strong bilateral relationship based on shared interests that include higher education, trade, investments, and agriculture; and

WHEREAS, Both regions stress the importance of education and acknowledge the pivotal role universities play in advancing scientific knowledge. The relationship between the National University of Rosario and the University of California, Berkeley, has already enhanced academic interconnectivity; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe has numerous emerging markets that are a potential hub for California investment and trade opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California both have a reputation for being major gateways for import and export due to world class shipping centers and railroad terminals. Outreach to the Ports of Oakland and Los Angeles was conducted on behalf of the Port of Rosario during the previous Santa Fe legislative delegations visit; and

WHEREAS, A sister state relationship between Santa Fe and California would promote the likelihood of mutually beneficial joint research projects between universities and businesses of the two regions; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California have temperate climates and fertile ground conducive to agriculture and the two regions have capitalized on these conditions to create prolific export-oriented agricultural sectors with dairy being a key component to both; and

WHEREAS, Santa Fe and California face many of the same challenges, such as the need for substantial new investment in infrastructure and the need for sustainable energy solutions; and

WHEREAS, The government of the Province of Santa Fe has enthusiastically pursued the deepening of ties with California through periodic legislative visits and the enactment of a proclamation in support of a sister state relationship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature commit to formalizing the sister state relationship between the Province of Santa Fe in Argentina and the State of California; and be it further

Resolved, That it is the intent of the Legislature through a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe to encourage and facilitate social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for distribution.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

Bill No: SCR 6

Author: Monning (D), et al.

Amended: 6/29/15

Vote: 21

SENATE FLOOR: 33-0, 2/9/15

AYES: Allen, Bates, Beall, Berryhill, Block, De León, Fuller, Gaines, Galgiani, Hall, Hancock, Hernandez, Hertzberg, Hill, Hueso, Huff, Jackson, Lara, Leno, Leyva, Liu, McGuire, Mendoza, Mitchell, Monning, Morrell, Nguyen, Nielsen, Pan, Roth, Stone, Wieckowski, Wolk

NO VOTE RECORDED: Anderson, Cannella, Pavley, Vidak

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/29/15

SUBJECT: Santa Fe, Argentina: sister state relationship

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution expresses the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

Assembly Amendments add coauthors.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe, through reciprocal legislative exchanges, have cultivated a strong bilateral relationship based on shared interests that include higher education, trade, investments, and agriculture.

2. Santa Fe has numerous emerging markets that are a potential hub for California investment and trade opportunities.

3. A sister state relationship between Santa Fe and California would promote the likelihood of mutually beneficial joint research projects between universities and businesses of the two regions.

4. Santa Fe and California face many of the same challenges, such as the need for substantial new investment in infrastructure and the need for sustainable energy solutions.

This resolution expresses the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina to encourage and facilitate social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions.

Comments

According to the author, “The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe have developed a strong bilateral relationship over the last decade, bolstered through a number of educational visits by official legislative delegations. These reciprocal visits, including an upcoming delegation visit to Argentina in fall of 2015, have provided leaders of both states an opportunity to share knowledge and ideas, as well as establish meaningful relationships that promote goodwill and partnership between both regions.

California and Santa Fe have strong economic ties rooted in their agricultural sectors, and share important connections between their public higher education institutions. SCR 6 will legislatively recognize the important relationship that exists between these states and will promote and create more opportunities for collaboration between the regions, foster growth in trade, and encourage greater cultural exchanges.”

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/29/15)

AFSCME

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/29/15)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

7/1/15 10:43:10

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SENATE THIRD READING

STR Bill Id:SCR 6

Author:(Monning)

As Introduced Ver:January 12, 2015

Majority vote

SENATE VOTE: 33-0

SUMMARY: Memorializes the intent and commitment of the California Legislature to formalize a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina, for the purpose of encouraging and facilitating social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges that further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve the international understanding and goodwill between both regions. Upon adoption, the Secretary of the Senate is to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

COMMENTS: This resolution proposes the commitment of the Legislature to establish a sister state relationship between California and the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

A sister state relationship is a formal declaration between two regions, states, or nations. Such an agreement is a symbol of mutual goodwill. Additionally, it is an effort to encourage and facilitate mutually beneficial social, economic, educational, and cultural exchanges. Both the Legislative and the Administrative branches of government have the authority to establish sister state relationships.

The California State Senate has had an ongoing exchange over a decade with both the government of the Province of Santa Fe and a Santa Fe-based foundation whose mission is to promote civic awareness and democracy, the Fundación Nueva Generación Argentina (FNGA).

The California State Senate has sent official delegations to Argentina in 2004, 2007, and 2010. The FNGA has sponsored delegations to California in 2005, 2007, and 2012. Among other non-government meetings, the FNGA meets with California business and trade related organizations including the California Chamber of Commerce. Another round of meetings is planned for 2015/2016. According to the author, this resolution would build on these relationships in formalizing a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe.

Origins of Sister Programs: United States sister affiliations began shortly after WWII and developed into a national initiative when President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the people-to-people program at a White House Conference in 1956. According to research on Maryland's Sister State Web page, President Eisenhower's intention was to involve people and organized groups at all levels of society in personal, citizen diplomacy with the hope that people-to-people relationships, fostered through sister city affiliations, would lessen the chance of future world conflicts. Many sister city relationships are coordinated through the nonprofit network, Sister Cities International.

Sister State Programs: States differ in their approach to selecting and implementing sister state relationships. Some states, such as Hawaii, require a detailed application from the foreign state wishing to enter into partnership. The application form includes information on prospective partner's economic structure, cultural resources, primary industries and foreign trade and investment. Applications are reviewed by the Hawaiian Governor, who refers applications he or she supports for further review by the Legislature. The Legislature expresses their approval through the adoption of a concurrent resolution authorizing the Governor to proceed in negotiating a sister state agreement with the applicant state.

One recurrent model for managing the sister state relationship is the establishment or designation of a sister organization. Iowa, for example, has Iowa Sister State, a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to "develop and implement international programs that promote the interests of the State of Iowa and its citizens." Activities for each of Iowa's nine sister state relationships is coordinated through a special committee, which organizes events and exchanges.

Several states have information on their Web pages regarding longstanding sister state relationships. Michigan, as an example, has had a sister state relationship with Shiga Prefecture, Japan, since 1968, and stills hosts several exchanges per year. For the 40th Anniversary of the sister state relationship between Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, and the State of Washington, the two governor's attended several special events including "Kobe Day" at a Seattle Mariners' Game, with 260 delegates from Hyōgo and Governor Toshizo Ido throwing the first pitch.

Another core component of sister state relationships is education. Michigan and other states often emphasize educational exchanges, as well as cultural exchanges. South Carolina even offers fee waivers to foreign students from their sister state who wish to attend public universities.

Many sister state relationships also include economic and business development priorities, as well as cultural and educational exchanges. The Alberta, Canada, and Jalisco, Mexico, sister state relationship focuses on enhancing the economic cooperation between the two regions. The Albert-Jalisco sister state relationship is guided by the initial and 13 supplemental agreements including agreements that support joint research funding on micro and nanotechnology, e-heath, radio-frequency identification and multimedia; and value added food processing.

California has no formal structure for establishing, negotiating, or maintaining sister state relationships.

Analysis Prepared by: Toni Symonds / J., E.D., & E. / (916) 319-2090 FN: 0001065

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: SCR 6

Author: Monning (D), et al.

Introduced: 1/12/15

Vote: 21

SUBJECT: Santa Fe, Argentina: sister state relationship

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST: This resolution expresses the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. The State of California and the Province of Santa Fe, through reciprocal legislative exchanges, have cultivated a strong bilateral relationship based on shared interests that include higher education, trade, investments, and agriculture.

2. Santa Fe has numerous emerging markets that are a potential hub for California investment and trade opportunities.

3. Santa Fe and California both have a reputation for being major gateways for import and export due to world class shipping centers and railroad terminals.

4. A sister state relationship between Santa Fe and California would promote the likelihood of mutually beneficial joint research projects between universities and businesses of the two regions.

5. Santa Fe and California have temperate climates and fertile ground conducive to agriculture and the two regions have capitalized on these conditions to create prolific export-oriented agricultural sectors with dairy being a key component to both.

6. Santa Fe and California face many of the same challenges, such as the need for substantial new investment in infrastructure and the need for sustainable energy solutions.

This resolution expresses the intent and commitment of the state to enter into a sister state relationship with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina to encourage and facilitate social, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural exchanges to further promote the prosperity of both regions and to improve international understanding and goodwill between both regions.

FISCAL EFFECT: Fiscal Com.: No

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

1/30/15 15:15:25

SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED