POLICE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY H.B. 6020: FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 6020 (as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Sal Rocca
House Committee: Government Operations
Senate Committee: Local, Urban and State Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would create a new act to designate May 15 of each year as "Police Officers Memorial Day" in recognition of the men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving as Michigan law enforcement officers.
On May 15 each year, all flags at public buildings would have to be lowered to half staff in honor and appreciation of fallen law enforcement officers. Each community would be encouraged to conduct a memorial ceremony and State residents would be encouraged to pause and reflect upon "the dedicated professionals who bravely chose to accept personal risk and made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and defending the public".
Legislative Analyst: J.P. Finet
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 12-3-04 Fiscal Analyst: Bill Bowerman
floor\hb6020 Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
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.
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. hb6020/0304