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MS HB1274
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Mark Tullos
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Permits the flag to be displayed at all state military memorials and state veteran cemeteries on any day the United States flag is displayed.
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Requires all flag displays to be in a manner designed to ensure public visibility.
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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