Utah was the first state to prohibited LGBTQ+ Pride flags from being flown into government buildings and schools in a movement that also forbids political flags, as with president Donald Trump’s Slogan, “Make America Great Again.”
Government Spencer Cox, a Republican, announced that he allowed the prohibition on non -sanctioned flag displays to become a law without his signature. Although he is still taking serious concerns about the policy, the Governor chose not to reject the proposal because the legislative power controlled by the Republicans would probably have lifted his veto.
The prohibition will take effect on May 7, when the buildings of the national or local government are fined $ 500 a day for displaying a flag other than the American flag, the Utah State FlagMilitary flags or a handful of others approved by legislators.
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Utah was the first state to be forbade LGBTQ+ Pride flags to be flown to government buildings and schools. (AP)
Political flags that support a candidate or party, including MAGA flags, will be banned by law.
The new law could put the state and the largest city, Salt Lake City, at odds. City buildings in the city usually honor every June Pride Month by showing flags that celebrate the LGBTQ+ population.
Local leaders in Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have illuminated the city and provincial buildings every night with rainbow lights since the account was sent to Cox’s office in protest against legislation.
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Political flags that support a candidate or party, including MAGA flags, will be banned by law. (Getty Images)
Mayor of Salt Lake City in Mendenhall said that their lawyers are assessing the law, but the city has no details about what it will do if the law comes into effect.
The sponsors of the bill, rep. Trevor Lee and Senator Dan McCay, both Republicans, said that the measure aims to encourage “political neutrality” of teachers and other government employees.
Opponents claim that the law is trying to eradicate LGBTQ+ expression and to remove authority from cities and villages that are not politically in line with the The Gop -Meerness of the Legislative Power.
Cox said in a letter to legislative leaders who explained his decision that he agreed with the “underlying intention” of the bill to make classrooms politically neutral, but believed that it went too far when limiting local authorities. The governor also emphasized that the law, because it focuses closely on flags, does not prohibit other political displays, such as posters or lighting.
Government Spencer Cox said that he chose not to reject the proposal because the legislative power controlled by the Republicans would probably have lifted his veto. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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“For our LGBTQ community I know that recent legislation has been difficult,” Cox said.
“Politics can sometimes be a bit of a blood sport and I know we have had our disagreements,” the governor continued. “I want you to know that I love you and appreciate and I am grateful that you are part of our state. I know that these words can sound for many of you, but please know that I mean sincerely.”
The Associated Press has contributed to this report.
