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MS SB2722

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the state flag to be displayed alongside the United States flag from sunrise to sunset at all public buildings owned or leased by state agencies, universities, community colleges, public school districts, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions.

  • Imposes salary withholding penalties on agency directors, university/college presidents, and school superintendents whose institutions fail to display the state flag as required, with the Governor directing 100% monthly salary reduction until compliance.

  • Authorizes any Mississippi citizen to seek an injunction in court to enforce flag display requirements and entitles prevailing plaintiffs to recover court costs and attorney's fees.

  • Amends school flag display requirements to comply with the new state flag display mandate under Section 3-3-15.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

State flag; require display if the United States Flag is also displayed at all public buildings and provide penalties.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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