LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A invoice was launched to the Michigan Home of Representatives that, if handed, would have the state undertake a brand new flag on Jan. 1, 2026.
Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) launched HB 6190 on Tuesday, which might create a flag fee to carry a state flag design contest.
The fee would consist {of professional} artists, state historians, arts and design representatives from a number of state universities, and people appointed by state officers such because the governor and Secretary of State.
The invoice additionally outlines that the flag fee would arrange a contest from January to July of subsequent 12 months, accepting design submissions from Michiganders. A legit flag design submission would meet the next standards:
Be the unique work of the one that submitted it
Have the reverse facet be a mirror picture of the entrance facet
Different guidelines and tips could be as much as the discretion of the flag fee.
The winner of the competition could be introduced in September 2025 and the brand new flag design could be formally adopted on Jan. 1, 2026.
HB 6190 was referred to the Committee on Authorities Operations for assessment and attainable approval.
