FINAL BILL REPORT

SSCR 8430

BYSenate Committee on Governmental Operations (originally sponsored by Senators Talmadge, Owen, Conner, Bender, Pullen, Warnke, McDonald, Bauer, Metcalf and Rasmussen)

Urging the display of the prisoner-of-war and missing-in-action flag.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

House Committe on State Government

AS PASSED LEGISLATURE

BACKGROUND:

Approximately 50,000 Americans are still listed as prisoners of war or missing in action from World War II, the Korean War, and the war in Southeast Asia.  It is suggested that the display of a prisoner-of-war and missing-in-action flag be encouraged as a reminder to pursue efforts to locate and return any POWs or MIAs.

SUMMARY:

Cities and towns are encouraged to display the prisoner-of-war and missing-in-action flag.  In addition, the Legislature authorizes that the state Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the capitol campus, dedicated in 1982, be resurfaced and inscribed to honor POWs and MIAs and that the POW-MIA flag be flown near the memorial.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate Adopted by voice vote

      House Adopted by voice vote