From: Joe@smokefree.org
Date: Mon, 06/21/04
Rhode Island House Votes 61-0 for Clean Indoor Air
Senate likely to vote soon making Rhode Island 7th smokefree workplace state
Parts excerpted from The Day, 6/21/04
On Thursday, the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 61-0 in favor of
legislation that would clear the air in virtually every public place and
workplace, including bars, restaurants, malls, health-care facilities, schools,
and public transportation waiting areas. The Rhode Island Senate must still
approve the measure, which is in its Committee on Health and Human Services.
If passed, the law would mostly take effect March 1, 2005. Bars and nonprofit
organizations, such as Knights of Columbus or Veterans of Foreign Wars, would
have an extra year to comply.
Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri said he favored smokefree workplace
legislation and is expected to sign such a bill when it reaches his desk.
Six states-- California, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, Maine, and
Massachusetts-- have passed smokefree workplace legislation for all workers
(including office, restaurant, bar, bingo, bowling, nightclub, and casino
workers).
To win smokefree air where YOU live, go to http://www.smokefree.net/alerts.php
Joseph W. Cherner
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
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