Posts Tagged ‘Smokefree Air Act’
Author: deanfiihr Published: August 19th, 2008
The Iowa Department of Public Health has scheduled a series of public hearings on the implementation of Iowa’s Smokefree Air Act on August 20, 21 and 22 at sites across Iowa (click here for the full listing).
Iowa’s public smoking ban took effect on July 1, 2008 but was implemented with an expedited rules process. The formal rules process is now underway and Iowans are encouraged to participate in the public hearings or provide written comments at www.IowaSmokefreeAir.gov. The public comment period ends on September 30.
Tags: Iowa public smoking ban, Smokefree Air Act, Smoking Ban
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Author: deanfiihr Published: April 8th, 2008
On a bi-partisan 54-45 vote, the Iowa House approved a compromise crafted by House and Senate negotiators last night to ban smoking and protect 99% of Iowa workers.
House File 2212 has some exemptions to the smoking ban, including fairgrounds, the Iowa Veterans Home, National Guard facilities, correctional facilities, farm tractors or trucks, and outdoor areas, like bar patios.
The bill, which was managed by State Representative Tyler Olson, D-Cedar Rapids, now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Tags: Second Hand Smoke, Smokefree Air Act, Smokefree Workplace, Smoking, Smoking Ban, Statewide Smoking Ban
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Author: deanfiihr Published: February 19th, 2008
On a 56-44 bi-partisan vote, the Iowa House approved a statewide smoking ban today designed to improve the health of Iowans. The bill was approved with two exemptions, casinos and federally chartered veteran’s organizations that are closed to the public.
“Second hand smoke kills 440 non-smokers in Iowa every year and another 4,000 Iowans die each year from smoking-related illnesses. The bill approved today will save lives and protect 99% of Iowans in the work place and public places,” said State Representative Tyler Olson, D-Cedar Rapids, who managed the bill in the House. (more…)
Tags: Second Hand Smoke, Smokefree Air Act, Smokefree Workplace, Smoking, Smoking Ban, Statewide Smoking Ban
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