Lawmakers Haggle Over Exemptions
Jump to full article: WRTV-Ch. 6 (Indianapolis, IN), 2012-01-27
Intro: Haggling over whether to allow exemptions for bars and more smoking areas at casinos as part of a statewide smoking ban in Indiana has pushed back debate among House members, the bill's sponsor said Thursday.
Rep. Eric Turner, R-Cicero, said he's trying to work with fellow legislators, adding that debate on possible amendments will begin Friday or Monday.
"We're trying to reach a conclusion on minimizing the number of exemptions and still passing the bill," Turner said.
The current bill would prohibit smoking in nearly all public places and workplaces, including bars. It would continue to allow smoking on casino gambling floors and at fraternal and veterans clubs, cigar and hookah bars and retail tobacco shops.
Some House members plan to seek additional exemptions for bars and all buildings on casino property.
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