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MS HB313

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Commission to Redesign the Mississippi State Flag to develop two design options for a new state flag by January 1, 2020
  • Commission membership consists of 17 members: 3 from House of Representatives, 3 from Mississippi Senate, and 11 appointed by Governor (including high school students, educators, business representatives, and arts/history professionals)
  • Prohibits both design options from including the Confederate Battle Flag
  • Legislature will choose between the two options during the 2020 Regular Session
  • Members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for mileage and actual expenses; current state flag remains in use until Legislature acts on commission recommendations

Legislative Description

Commission to redesign the MS State Flag; establish to develop 2 options for a new flag to present to the Legislature.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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