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MS HB228
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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Prohibits display of Mississippi's current state flag on any building or property owned or leased by the State of Mississippi or its agencies, departments, and institutions effective July 1, 2019.
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Ban remains in effect until the Legislature adopts a new state flag design that does not include the Confederate Battle Flag.
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Allows display of a redesigned state flag once the Legislature changes the official flag design, subject to existing display regulations (sunrise to sunset, or 24 hours if properly illuminated).
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Brings forward Section 3-3-16 of the Mississippi Code describing the current flag design for purposes of amendment by future legislative action.
Legislative Description
State flag; prohibit display of current flag at or on state buildings or property until design is changed.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019