Smoking Ban (8)

Last Legislative Day: 6/29/2010

H 3023 Of InterestSmoking with a minor in the vehicle M.A. Pitts
1/27/2009 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brady --
House Prefiled Bill Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides that it is unlawful for a driver or occupant of a motor vehicle to smoke a tobacco product when a minor under 18 years old is in the motor vehicle. 

H 3091 Of InterestSmoking ban in places licensed to sell alcohol King
1/13/2009 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary --
House Prefiled Bill Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits smoking in restaurants and places licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption. This bill also provides a civil penalty for violations. 

H 3113 PriorityStatewide smoking ban Rutherford
1/28/2009 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McEachern --
House Prefiled Bill Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Amends the Clean Indoor Act of 1990 to prohibit smoking in restaurants, bars, lounge areas and recreational facilities and provides a minimum criminal penalty of a fine no less than $50. This bill also provides that the Clean Indoor Act must not be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise prohibited by regulation of a state or local agency, including a local ordinance. 

H 3317 Of InterestSmoking in vehicles Bales
1/27/2009 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary --
01.26.09 Public Safety Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides that it is illegal for an occupant of a vehicle to smoke tobacco. 

H 3523 PriorityProhibits smoking in all public indoor places Skelton
2/12/2009 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary --
02.09.09 03.30.09 Smoking Ban

04.02.09 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits smoking in all public indoor places and exempts private clubs. 

H 4412 Of InterestProhibits smoking within 25 feet of an exterior entry or exit door Crawford
1/26/2010 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-3 --
01.25.10 Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Amends the Clean Indoor Act to prohibit smoking or possessing lighted smoking material within 25 feet of an exterior entry or exit door to the indoor area.

S 0031 PrioritySmoking ban in schools Jackson
1/13/2009 Senate Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs --
Senate Prefiled Bill Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Deletes language in the Clean Indoor Act that allows smoking in certain private offices and teacher's lounges at schools. This bill also bans smoking or possessing lighted smoking material in outdoor areas of public schools and preschools. 

S 0038 PriorityStatewide smoking ban Ford
1/13/2009 Senate Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs --
Senate Prefiled Bill Smoking Ban

Summary of the bill as introduced: Amends the Clean Indoor Act of 1990 to prohibit smoking in restaurants, bars, lounge areas and recreational facilities and provides a minimum criminal penalty of a fine no less than $50. This bill also provides that the Clean Indoor Act must not be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise prohibited by regulation of a state or local agency, including a local ordinance. 

A fiscal impact statement is available for this bill.

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