STATE FLAG - S.B. 181: COMMITTEE SUMMARY

Senate Bill 181 (as introduced 2-8-01)

Sponsor: Senator Philip E. Hoffman

Committee: Government Operations


Date Completed: 5-29-01


CONTENT


The bill would amend Public Act 209 of 1911, which prescribes the design of the State flag and the State coat-of-arms, to provide that on the State flag the word "Michigan" would have to be placed above the coat-of-arms, and "1837" would have to be placed below the coat-of-arms.


MCL 2.23 - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne


FISCAL IMPACT


The cost of hiring a designer to recreate the State flag with the new guidelines would be the primary cost of this bill and would depend on the services provided. State flags are currently purchased regularly for display in and around State buildings and offices and this cost would remain unchanged.


- Fiscal Analyst: J. RunnelsS0102\s181sa

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.