2013 Senate Bill 428 / 2014 Public Act 19

Ban governments placing foreign-made American flags on veterans’ graves

Introduced in the Senate

June 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To prohibit local governments from buying American flags made outside this country to place on veteran’s graves, unless no competitively-priced American-made flags are available.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

Sept. 18, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 26, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 2, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 2, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Jan. 29, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 12, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 13, 2014

Passed in the House 101 to 9 (details)

To prohibit local governments from buying American flags made outside this country to place on veteran’s graves, unless no competitively-priced American-made flags are available.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2014

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Feb. 25, 2014