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MS HB1542
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
William Shirley
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AI Summary
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Requires public colleges and universities to display the official Mississippi state flag Monday through Friday of each week from sunrise to sunset on each campus.
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Allows the state flag to be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated, and permits display during inclement weather only if an all-weather flag is used.
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Directs the Attorney General to notify any public college or university not in compliance with the flag display requirement and provide 30 days to demonstrate compliance.
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Authorizes the State Fiscal Officer to withhold all state funds to a public college or university that fails to comply with the flag display requirement after the 30-day notice period.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
State flag; require public colleges and universities to display on each campus or lose state funds.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016