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MI SR0136
Resolution
Status
7/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Santana
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AI Summary
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Urges the Governor to ban display of the Confederate flag on all state properties, including the state Capitol.
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Characterizes the Confederate flag as a symbol of hatred, slavery, and white supremacy used historically to intimidate and terrorize Black communities.
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Notes the flag is offensive to approximately one in seven Michigan residents of African descent and dishonors those who fought against slavery and for civil rights.
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States there is currently no law prohibiting the Confederate flag display on state property, requiring executive action by the Governor.
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Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor.
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Governor to ban the display of the Confederate flag from all state properties.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
7/23/2020