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MS HB165
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
William Shirley
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies, counties, municipalities, public colleges, and public universities to display the official state flag Monday through Friday each week from sunrise to sunset on or at each government building and campus.
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Imposes a civil penalty of $2,500 per day for intentional or willful noncompliance with flag display requirements, assessed by the Attorney General with penalties deposited into the State General Fund.
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Directs the Attorney General to notify local governments of noncompliance in writing and provide 30 days to achieve compliance before escalating enforcement.
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Authorizes the State Fiscal Officer to withhold all state funds to noncompliant counties and municipalities until the Attorney General certifies compliance with flag display requirements.
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Effective July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
State flag; require state agencies, local governments and public colleges and universities to display on or at public buildings.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019