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MS HR8

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new House rule prohibiting display of the official Mississippi State Flag (which contains the Confederate Battle Flag) in the House Chamber
  • Exception allows members to display small flag versions at their desks or wear flag pins on clothing
  • Resolution states the current state flag, adopted in 1894 and readopted in 2001, represents a divisive symbol of oppression and pain to many Mississippi citizens
  • Argues the flag has been used as a symbol of segregation, white supremacy, and hate since the Civil War era, particularly during the civil rights movement
  • Contends the House Chamber should display symbols that unite rather than divide the diverse citizens of Mississippi

Legislative Description

House chamber; prohibit display of state flag with Confederate Battle Flag in its design in the chamber.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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