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Senate rejects bill to ban new indoor smoking rooms in airport construction

Utah State Senate · February 28, 2001
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Summary

House Bill 288, which would have prohibited new indoor smoking areas in future airport construction, failed in the Utah Senate after floor debate over public health, visitor convenience and ventilation; the vote was 10–17 against passage.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Feb. 28 defeated House Bill 288, a proposed amendment to the state's Indoor Clean Air Act that would have prevented construction of new indoor smoking areas in future airport facilities.

Sponsor Senator Steele urged senators to align Utah with national airport standards and cited endorsements from Salt Lake City and county…

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