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NM bill outlaws smoking in vehicles with kids  

Jump to full article: Associated Press (AP), 2009-02-26
Author: DEBORAH BAKER / Associated Press

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The state Senate has voted to outlaw smoking in vehicles when children 12 or under are present.

The legislation went to the House on Wednesday on a vote of 26-12, over the objections of lawmakers who complained it was overreaching.

"At what point do free people say ... thou shalt not tell me any more what to do?" said Sen. William Sharer, a Farmington Republican.

The proposal would expand the New Mexico law that already bans smoking in most offices, restaurants, bars, buses, taxis and other indoor public places.

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