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Utah may soon have a new commemorative flag to honor 125 years of statehood. Senate Bill 48, that creates the State Flag Task Force and establishes a commemorative state flag, was approved by the House and Senate. It now heads to the governor's desk for final approval. The Organization for a New Utah Flag is behind the push. “When we began this movement in 2017, we knew it was a cause worth fighting for,” the organization’s chair Richard Martin.
Group advocates changing flag to commemorate Utah s statehood
Should Utah have a new flag to commemorate 125 years of statehood?
The Organization for a New Utah Flag started in 2018 already wanted a change and now wants it to be part of the state s 125th birthday. It sent out a press release that explained the symbolism packed into its red, white, blue and gold design.
Two state lawmakers are also looking to update Utah s flag, though their proposal for a new flag doesn t embrace the design proposed by the Organization for a New Utah Flag or any other design, and in fact calls for a flag submission process. Lawmakers introduced a process in last year s legislative session. You can see the State Flag Taskforce bill at le.utah.gov/~2021/bills/static/SB0048.html.