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Representative Tanner presents indoor smoking restrictions bill; House circles measure for later consideration
Summary
Representative Tanner introduced House Bill 50 to restrict public indoor smoking, citing task‑force findings and a poll he said showed 82% public support; members questioned exemptions, tourism and enforcement. The House circled the bill to return at a later time certain.
Representative Tanner introduced House Bill 50 on behalf of a six‑month task force, saying the measure would extend statewide restrictions on environmental tobacco smoke in many public access points and businesses.
"We here in Utah now are faced with a situation where we are actually falling behind in terms of legislation dealing with environmental tobacco smoke," Tanner said, urging action and citing what he described as a Deseret…
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