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FL S0718

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Military and Veterans Affairs and Space

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Honor and Remember flag as Florida's official emblem honoring U.S. Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty

  • Authorizes display of the flag at state-owned buildings, military memorials, and other state locations where the U.S. flag is displayed

  • Specifies display on Veterans' Day (November 11), Gold Star Mother's Day (last Sunday in September), and days when a Florida resident service member dies in the line of duty

  • Requires all Honor and Remember flags displayed under this law to be manufactured in the United States

  • Allows local governments to display the flag at their buildings and locations, with departments and agencies authorized to adopt implementing regulations by July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Honor and Remember Flag

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 427 (Ch. 2019-145)

4/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/9/2019
Community Affairs4/4/2019
Military and Veterans Affairs and Space2/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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