1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; creating a task force to study the design of the state 
1.3 	flag.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE ON DESIGN OF STATE FLAG.
 1.6 		Subdivision 1.Establishment. The legislative task force on the design of the state flag 
1.7 	is established. The task force consists of three members of the senate appointed by the 
1.8 	Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, and three 
1.9 	members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house.
1.10 		Subd. 2.Form and style of state flag. The task force shall study the form, style, and 
1.11 	design of the state flag and suggest any desired changes, while preserving its basic 
1.12 	symbolism. The task force may solicit and secure the voluntary service and aid of 
1.13 	vexillologists and other persons who have either technical or artistic skill in flag construction 
1.14 	and design.
1.15 		Subd. 3.Report; expiration. The task force shall make its report and recommendations 
1.16 	to the legislature by January 15, 2020. The task force expires after submitting the report.