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MS HB932

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mark Tullos

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the Honor and Remember Flag as Mississippi's official symbol honoring and remembering all United States Armed Forces members who lost their lives while serving or as a result of service.

  • Authorizes display of the flag at the State Capitol, circuit court buildings, and city/town halls on specified days: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Veterans Day, Gold Star Mother's Day, and whenever there is a state military casualty.

  • Permits the flag to be displayed at all state military memorials and state veteran cemeteries on any day the United States flag is displayed.

  • Requires all flag displays be positioned in a manner designed to ensure public visibility.

  • Prohibits employees from being required to report to work solely to display the Honor and Remember Flag; effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Honor and Remember Flag; designate as state symbol honoring military members who lost their lives while serving.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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