BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 1979: Smoking in public places

Authorizing local governments to restrict or prohibit smoking in public places.

Summary

Affirms the authority of local governments to enact ordinances restricting or prohibiting smoking in public places that are more restrictive than state law.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1979), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to authorizing local governments to restrict or prohibit smoking in public places;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1979 (2023–24) Inhalers & epinephrine cost · Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2024
HB 1979 (2021–22) Vehicle insurance appraisals · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1979 (2019–20) Surface water flow levels · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1979 (2017–18) Industrial hemp research · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1979 (2015–16) Legislators accepting meals · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1979 (2013–14) Nontoll trans. projects · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1979 (2011–12) Coordinated transportation · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor