FLAGS ON STATE BUILDINGS S.B. 48:
COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 48 (as introduced 1-27-09)
Sponsor: Senator Roger Kahn, M.D.
Committee: Appropriations
Date Completed: 6-3-09
CONTENT
The bill would require every flag of the United States and every State flag that is displayed upon a building of this State to be manufactured in the United States.
Proposed MCL 2.22a
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have an indeterminate, minimal impact. The Legislative Council, Supreme Court, Department of Management and Budget, Department of Military Affairs, Department of Natural Resources, Department of State Police, and Department of Transportation all report that the flags that they purchase are manufactured in the United States. Flags currently purchased by the State range in price from $13.95 to $65.98, depending on the size of the flag.
Fiscal Analyst: Bill BowermanAnalysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. 48/0910