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MS SB2085

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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 all buildings and campuses.

  • Authorizes the Governor to notify entities of non-compliance in writing and grant them 30 days to demonstrate compliance with the flag display requirements.

  • Establishes criminal penalties for violations: public officials, school superintendents, and university/college presidents who violate the requirements are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.

  • Applies individual liability to each member of public boards, commissions, or other bodies that violate the flag display requirements.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

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

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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