1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to local government; permitting political subdivisions to fly the 
1.3 	American flag at half-staff on certain occasions; proposing coding for new law in 
1.4 	Minnesota Statutes, chapter 1.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [1.52] FLAGS FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF BY LOCAL GOVERNING 
1.7 	BODY.
1.8 	The elected governing body of a political subdivision of the state may decide to fly 
1.9 	the American flag and Minnesota flag, which is flown at a site under control of the political 
1.10 	subdivision, at half-staff following the death of a current or retired municipal official, 
1.11 	employee, or public safety officer as defined in section 299A.41, subdivision 4. The flags 
1.12 	may be flown at half-staff for the period of time designated by the governing body.

1.13 	Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 1.14 	Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.