Rep. Steve Handy said he became convinced that there is a pent-up demand for the Legislature to take a look at the state flag after hearing from a number of impassioned constituents.
“The Utah flag is a very nice seal — really a gorgeous seal, but it kind of makes for a mediocre flag,” he explained Monday to the Senate Education Committee.
His HB219, which passed the panel 3-1 on the way to the full Senate, would create a commission to analyze the current state flag, seek out public opinion and potentially solicit design submissions.