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HI HR37
Resolution
Status
3/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Public Safety, Sheriff Division, to fly the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag year-round at the Hawaii State Capitol.
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References U.S. Public Law 101-355, which designated the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia flag as the official symbol of the Nation's commitment to resolving the fates of missing and unaccounted for Americans.
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Notes that federal law requires the POW/MIA flag to be flown on six national holidays above major U.S. buildings including the White House, United States Capitol, and military installations.
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Acknowledges that multiple state capitols already display the POW/MIA flag year-round to maintain visibility as a reminder of prisoners of war and missing in action service members.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor of Hawaii and the Director of Public Safety.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Display Of The Prisoner Of War And Missing In Action Flag At The State Capitol.
POW/MIA Flag
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on LMG with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Creagan, DeCoite, Holt, McKelvey excused (4).
3/27/2019