HB 1275 -- STATE BUILDINGS (Chrismer)

Under current law, the Board of Public Buildings may allow the
display of the United States flag and the state flag with the
POW/MIA flag at the State Capitol.  This bill allows the display
of the flags at all state buildings.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1275 -- STATE BUILDINGS

SPONSOR:  Chrismer

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Governmental Organization and Review by a vote of 11 to 0.

Under current law, the Board of Public Buildings may allow the
display of the United States flag and the state flag with the
POW/MIA flag at the State Capitol.  This bill allows the display
of the flags at all state buildings.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that veterans want state officials
to have the authority to fly the POW/MIA flag outside all state
buildings.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Chrismer.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 1275 -- State Buildings

Sponsor:  Chrismer

Under current law, the Board of Public Buildings may allow the
display of the United States flag and the state flag with the
POW/MIA flag at the State Capitol.  This bill allows the display
of the flags at all state buildings.