State Status
Any Preemption
Pending Legislation
Action Alert
It's time to make Michigan smokefree!
Publication Date: 2008-05-09
Great news!
The Michigan Senate voted 25-12 to prohibit smoking in all workplaces,
including bars and restaurants. The bill makes no special exceptions and protects
ALL WORKERS!
What's Next?
The bill approved by the Senate, House Bill 4163 will now go back to the House
for their vote. The Governor said she will sign the bill if it reaches her desk,
so now we need YOUR HELP to make sure the House passes the strong bill
without adding loopholes or exemptions.
Please Call Your House Representative Today!
You can locate your House Representative by visiting www.votesmart.org.
Once you find your Representative's name and phone number, call to tell them:
- Please support the strong smokefree bill approved by the Senate, House Bill 4163, with no exemptions.
- Everyone deserves the right to breathe smokefree air, including our bar and restuarant workers.
- Keep this bill simple and fair to protect all workers equally.
Thank you for making the quick call today. Every call
will make a difference!