2005 House Bill 4272 / Public Act 26

Authorize local government purchase of veteran gravesite flags

Introduced in the House

Feb. 15, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tim Moore (R-97)

To explicitly authorize local governments to buy a flag holder and flag for the graves of veterans who were residents of the community in a cemetery within the limits of the local government that does not belong to the local government.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

March 8, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 22, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 23, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

May 10, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To explicitly authorize local governments to buy a flag holder and flag for the graves of veterans who were residents of the community in a cemetery within the limits of the local government that does not belong to the local government.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 23, 2005