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Committee advances bill to limit flags on government property to amendment stage
Summary
The committee voted to send H 96 to the 14th Order for possible amendment; Representative Scott proposed an amendment to permit country and college flags and witnesses said government property should display neutral, unifying symbols.
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted March 19 to send H 96 to the 14th Order of Business for possible amendment after Representative Scott presented the bill and proposed an amendment clarifying which flags governmental entities may display on government property.
Representative Scott said the bill aims to keep government property neutral and unified, and she offered an amendment to allow display of national flags and college flags. Supporters at the hearing — including Lynn Bradescu, District 19 GOP chair, and private citizens Luke Alex and Michael Hon — told the committee that flags on government property should represent all residents and not promote particular causes or ideologies.
Senator Shippy moved to send the bill to the 14th Order for possible amendment; Senator Toews seconded the motion, which carried by voice vote. The committee did not record a roll-call tally.
The bill excludes schools and colleges from the restriction but the sponsor’s amendment would explicitly permit country and college flags. The bill will return for committee consideration if sponsors file the proposed amendment.
