SB 298 - Banning Smoking Public Places - Virginia Key Vote
Chap Petersen voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- House Bill Sent To Committee
- Feb. 12, 2008
- Senate Bill Passed
- Feb. 5, 2008
- Introduced
- Jan. 8, 2008
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Title: Banning Smoking Public Places
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that bans smoking in buildings and enclosed areas frequented by the public.
Highlights:
- Prohibits smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars, places of entertainment, education facilities and recreational facilities (sec.1). - Excludes private homes, cars, private clubs, certain motel rooms, specialty tobacco stores, tobacco manufacturers and designated rooms in nursing homes and long-term care facilities (sec. 1). - Allows for local smoking regulations that meet or exceed the minimum regulations provided in this bill (sec. 1).
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NOTE: THIS VOTE RECONSIDERS A PREVIOUS VOTE.
Title: Banning Smoking Public Places