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MS HB1284

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Sykes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 3-3-16 to replace the current state flag design adopted in the 1894 special session with a new design
  • New flag design features a white central panel flanked by Old Glory Red vertical bars, with a large centered blue five-pointed star surrounded by 19 smaller blue stars representing the first 19 states admitted to the Union
  • The large center star represents Mississippi as the twentieth state to join the Union, with the circular arrangement of small stars symbolizing wholeness, unity, and potential
  • Red bars represent passionate differences among the people of Mississippi, while the white field symbolizes illumination, spirituality, brightness, and promise
  • Effective date: July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

State flag; revise design of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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