STATE FLAG TO SURVIVOR OF LEGISLATOR

House Bill 4678 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Fred Durhal III

Committee:  Government Operations

Complete to 6-2-16

SUMMARY:

The bill would create a new act to require the legislature to present a state flag to the survivor of a state legislator upon the legislator's death, if requested by the survivor (a spouse, parent, or child).  The new act would be known as "The Michigan Legislative Funeral Act."

The flag would be presented "on behalf of the state in recognition of the eligible legislator's service to this state."  The term "legislator" would refer to a current or former member of Michigan House of Representatives or Senate.

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 4678 would increase costs to the state by an amount directly related to the cost of a state flag and the number of flags requested.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Ben Gielzcyk

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.