( CNN ) -- A state legislator apparently misses Colonel Reb so much , he 's pushing a bill to bring the former University of Mississippi mascot back . He also wants the college band to play `` Dixie '' at games -- even on the road . `` The University of Mississippi shall bear the nickname 'Ole Miss Rebels ' and its mascot shall be 'Colonel Rebel , ' '' states House Bill 1106 . `` The University of Mississippi 's marching band ... shall play the song 'Dixie ' before , during and after home and away football games and basketball games at which the band , or a portion of the band , is present , '' the legislation states . Under the bill , which is authored by Democratic state Rep. Mark DuVall of Mantachie , the band would be required to play `` From Dixie with Love '' only once -- during halftime . DuVall could not be reached for comment Friday . The university , which in recent years has sought to dim the Old South imagery associated with the institution , retired the white-haired and moustachioed mascot in 2003 . Ole Miss , a Southeastern Conference member , went without a mascot until October 2010 , when students adopted Rebel Black Bear in a campuswide vote . Since then , however , a vocal minority of students and university boosters have pleaded for the return of the colonel .
Lawmaker wants Colonel Reb restored as Old Miss mascot , `` Dixie '' played at games . House Bill 1106 was authored by state Rep. Mark DuVall , D-Mantachic . It would allow the Georgia State University to use a Confederate flag on its football team and other university symbols if it is deemed appropriate for that purpose.