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MI SB0640

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tory Rocca

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the state of Michigan and all its branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, and agencies to purchase U.S. and Michigan state flags manufactured only in the United States or U.S. territories for display on state-owned, leased, or operated buildings and property.

  • Prohibits state entities from purchasing U.S. and Michigan state flags for resale unless they were manufactured in the United States or a U.S. territory.

  • Exempts local units of government from these purchasing requirements.

  • Amends the title of the 1911 Public Act 209 to include provisions for flag manufacturing, sale, and display standards.

  • Became effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on June 12, 2012.

Legislative Description

State; buildings; flags of the United States and the state of Michigan flown at state buildings or sold by state agencies; require to be made in the United States. Amends title of 1911 PA 209 (MCL 2.21 - 2.27) & adds sec. 2a.

State financing and management, purchasing

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0167'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations9/13/2011

Full Bill Text

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