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MS HB1276

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 17-member Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag tasked with developing a new flag design by January 1, 2018
  • Commission composition includes 3 House members appointed by Speaker, 3 Senate members appointed by Lieutenant Governor, and 11 Governor-appointed members including high school students, educators, business representatives, and arts/history officials
  • Prohibits the new flag design from including the Confederate Battle Flag
  • Commission shall hold public meetings, accept written comments, conduct public hearings, and present written recommendations and oral presentations to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and House Speaker by January 1, 2018
  • Current state flag remains in use until the Legislature considers the commission's report and takes action

Legislative Description

Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag; establish to recommend new state flag design.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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