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MS SB2808

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 3-3-16 of the Mississippi Code to replace the 1894 state flag design with a new official flag design.
  • New flag features a central white panel with a large blue five-pointed star (representing Mississippi as the twentieth state) surrounded by nineteen smaller blue stars (representing the first nineteen states admitted to the Union).
  • Red vertical bars flank the white central panel on both sides, with specific dimensions and colors defined (Old Glory Red Pantone 193C and Old Glory Blue Pantone 282C).
  • Symbolic elements include the circular arrangement of stars representing wholeness and unity, red bars representing passionate differences, and white field symbolizing illumination, spirituality, and promise.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

State Flag; revise design of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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