HB 984 -- DISPLAY OF THE POW/MIA FLAG

SPONSOR:  Meadows

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

This bill encourages all government buildings, businesses, and
Missouri residents to display the POW/MIA flag on Memorial Day,
July 4, September 11, and Veterans Day.

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

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill encourages businesses
and state agencies to display the POW/MIA flag on four specific
holidays.  It is not required, and there is no penalty for not
displaying the flag.  The POW/MIA flag is a reminder to be
vigilant and honors the sacrifice of those soldiers and marines
whose whereabouts are still unknown.  Prisoners of war and those
who are missing in action are very important veterans, but they
aren't able to speak for themselves.  Therefore, we must be their
voice.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Meadows; Pat Kerr,
Support Your Troops; and Nathan Gwynn.

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 9:41 am