Iowa Legislature Passes Smoking Ban
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Based on the premise of worker protection, the Iowa House and Iowa Senate worked out a compromise and have passed a smoking ban for most public locations. The bill will be signed by Governor Culver and will go in effect July 1, 2008. Gambling areas of casinos, outdoor areas of bars, outdoor areas of county and state fairs and a few other designated areas would still permit smoking under HF 2212
It took bipartisan support to get this bill passed, by a close margin. The controversial exemptions created issues, as did the mere fact of the perceived intrusion into individual liberties.
I'll just enjoy going out for dinner and drinks and not smelling like an ashtray.
