U.S. of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia; purchase of flags by public bodies. (HB1353)
Introduced By
Sen. John Bell (D-Chantilly) with support from co-patron Del. Sam Rasoul (D-Roanoke)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Purchase of flags of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia by public bodies. Provides that whenever a state or local public body or school division purchases a flag of the United States or a flag of the Commonwealth for public use, such flag must be made in the United States from articles, materials, or supplies that are grown, produced, and manufactured in the United States. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2017. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/21/2016 | Committee |
| 01/21/2016 | Presented and ordered printed 16103974D |
| 01/21/2016 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 01/27/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1353) |
| 01/27/2016 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #2 |
| 02/04/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in General Laws |