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MS HB1274

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tullos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as Mississippi's official symbol honoring all United States Armed Forces members who died while serving or as a result of service, and their families.

  • Authorizes display of the flag at the State Capitol, county circuit court buildings, and city/town halls on specified days including Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Veterans Day, Gold Star Mother's Day, and whenever there is a state military casualty.

  • Permits the flag to be displayed at all state military memorials and state veteran cemeteries on any day the United States flag is displayed.

  • Requires all flag displays to be in a manner designed to ensure public visibility.

  • Prohibits requiring employees to report to work solely for the purpose of displaying the Honor and Remember Flag; effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Honor and Remember Flag; designate as state symbol honoring military members who lost their lives while serving.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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