Bill Summary for H 487 (2023-2024)
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Mar 27 2023
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AN ACT REQUIRING POW/MIA FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS IF THE FLAG CAN BE ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING FLAGPOLE.Intro. by Goodwin, Wray, Lowery, Pierce.
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Enacts new GS 144-10 requiring the "Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA)" flag to be displayed and flown over all State-owned buildings and at all public school buildings whenever the US flag is displayed if the POW/MIA flag can be attached to an existing flagpole. Sets out requirements for the flag and its display. Requires the flags to be purchased for State-owned buildings in the same manner as the State flag. Allows local boards of education to accept donations of the flag or purchase of flags with available funds.