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MS HB1550
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Requires governmental entities receiving state funds and public colleges and universities to display the official Mississippi state flag Monday through Friday, sunrise to sunset, on all buildings housing offices and campuses.
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Permits state flags to be displayed 24 hours daily if properly illuminated, and should not be displayed during inclement weather unless an all-weather flag is used.
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Directs the Attorney General to notify entities of noncompliance in writing and provide 30 days to demonstrate compliance.
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Authorizes the State Fiscal Officer to withhold all state funds from noncompliant entities until they meet flag display requirements, as determined by the Attorney General.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
State flag; require governmental entities that receive state funds and public colleges and universities to display.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016