1325-S AMS KAST S2547.1

SHB 1325 - S AMD 239

By Senators Kastama, McCaslin, Shin and Patterson

    On page 2, after line 28, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 2.  A new section is added to chapter 1.20 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) Each public entity shall display the national league of families' POW/MIA flag along with the flag of the United States and the flag of the state upon or near the principal building of the public entity on the following days:  (a) Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May; (b) Memorial Day on the last Monday in May; (c) Flag Day on June 14; (d) Independence Day on July 4; (e) National POW/MIA Recognition Day; and (f) Veterans' Day on November 11.  If the designated day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the POW/MIA flag will be displayed on the preceding Friday.

    (2) The governor's veterans affairs advisory committee shall provide information to public entities regarding the purchase and display of the POW/MIA flag upon request.

    (3) As used in this section, "public entity" means every state agency, including each institution of higher education, and every county, city, and town."

SHB 1325 - S AMD 239

By Senators Kastama, McCaslin, Shin and Patterson

    On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 1.20 RCW;"

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