HF 505

1st Engrossment - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/11/2020 01:21pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; creating a task force to study the design of the state
flag.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DESIGN OF STATE FLAG.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The legislative task force on the design of the state flag
is established. The task force consists of three members of the senate appointed by the
Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, and three
members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Form and style of state flag. new text end

new text begin The task force shall study the form, style, and
design of the state flag and suggest any desired changes, while preserving its basic
symbolism. The task force may solicit and secure the voluntary service and aid of
vexillologists and other persons who have either technical or artistic skill in flag construction
and design.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Report; expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force shall make its report and recommendations
to the legislature by January 15, 2021. The task force expires after submitting the report.
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