BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 5592: Smoking in public places
Prohibiting smoking in public places.
Summary
- Designated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This prohibition includes bars, restaurants, taverns, skating rinks and bowling alleys.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5592), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 28, 2005
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)
- Introduced
- January 28, 2005 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 9, 2006
- Companion bill
- HB 1714
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting smoking in public places;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1)
7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
SB 5592 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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