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MS SB2057
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires governmental entities receiving state funds, public colleges and universities, and public school districts to display the official Mississippi state flag Monday through Friday from sunrise to sunset on or at each building and campus.
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Permits 24-hour display of the state flag if properly illuminated; prohibits display during inclement weather unless an all-weather flag is used.
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Requires the Governor to notify any non-compliant entity in writing and allow 30 days to demonstrate compliance.
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Authorizes the Governor to direct a 25% reduction in monthly salary of the administrative head (university president, college president, school superintendent, or other governmental entity head) if compliance is not achieved within 30 days.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
State flag; require governmental entities, public colleges and universities and school districts to display or be subject to penalty.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017