2011 Senate Bill 640 / 2012 Public Act 167

Ban flying imported U.S. flags over state buildings

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 13, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To prohibit flying U.S. flags not made in America over state buildings.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Nov. 10, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 16, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 29, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-37)

To not include flags made in use territories in the proposed ban.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 30, 2012

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To prohibit flying U.S. flags not made in America over state buildings.

Received in the Senate

May 31, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 12, 2012