Bill Text: MA H1475 | 2009-2010 | 186th General Court | Introduced

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Bill Title: That failing to display the flag of the United States and the flag of the Commonwealth when courts are in session shall constitute a violation of due process

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-01-20 - Public Hearing date 6/2 at 1:00 PM in Hearing Room A2 [H1475 Detail]

Download: Massachusetts-2009-H1475-Introduced.html

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John D. Keenan (BY REQUEST)

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
                Court assembled:

                The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill:

An Act Relative to Flags; Display in Courts.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:	District/Address:
Stefano Picciotto	418 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970
Melita Picciotto	418 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the Year Two Thousand and Nine

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An Act Relative to Flags; Display in Courts.

                Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

            SECTION 1. Chapter 220 § 1, is amended by adding the following new sentence at the end of the paragraph:

Failure to adhere to the provisions of this section shall constitute a violation of due process.