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State could lose $9 million in cigarette taxes 

The signing, which follows months of debate in the Legislature, gave lawmakers one more chance to praise or condemn the ban.

"I think it's going to make the workplaces of Iowa dramatically safer, protecting people from second-hand smoke," said Sen. Herman Quirmbach, D-Ames. . . .

Looking at those other states, Iowa officials expect the ban to reduce cigarette sales by about 4 percent, which would cost retailers $31 million per year, and cost the state roughly $9 million in lost cigarette taxes.

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