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House passes bill, now up for consideration in Senate
Jump to full article: Tri-County Times (Fenton, MI), 2009-06-04
Author: Sharon Stone
Intro: Michigan's House of Representatives took another step toward making the state smoke-free by approving legislation to ban smoking in most public spaces.
Rep. Paul Scott, a leading proponent to make Michigan smoke-free, voted in favor of House Bill 4377. The measure bans smoking in public places, but exempts casino gaming floors, cigar bars and specialty tobacco stores.
Thirty-seven states currently have some form of smoking ban. "Although a smoking ban without exemptions is ideal, this measure is a vast improvement on current law and will make great strides to keep Michigan residents healthy," said Scott, a Republican from Grand Blanc.
"I believe the idea of smoking in restaurants and workplaces will be seen as archaic in the future, much in the same way that using mercury thermometers or lead paint are seen now."
Scott said the casino exemption includes the three casinos in Wayne County.
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