HCS HB 1478 -- FLAG DISPLAY

SPONSOR:  Jackson (Johnson, 90)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Veterans by a vote of 11 to 0.

This substitute requires the Veterans Commission to notify the
Office of the Governor after receiving documentation that a
Missouri resident has been killed while on active duty or from
injuries sustained while on active duty.  The Governor will then
issue a proclamation directing all state agencies and political
subdivisions to fly the United States flag and Missouri state
flag at half-staff the next day, in honor of the person's service
to this country.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill gives the Governor the
authority needed to direct state agencies and other political
subdivisions to lower the flag to half-staff in honor of Missouri
residents who die while on active duty in support of the Global
War on Terrorism.  Hopefully, when the flags are lowered to
half-staff, it will encourage people to pause and recognize the
sacrifices made by our troops.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Johnson (90); and Pat
Kerr, Support Your Troops.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Alice Hurley, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am