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"[T]he Association supports public policies in accordance with the following set of core principals for federal legislation: ...oppose federal preemption of state and local statutes."
American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association Public Policy Agenda for the 107th Congress, 2001-2002
Alaska
Communities around Alaska, from Anchorage to Klawock, are working on smokefree air efforts.
To get involved in smokefree efforts in your area, you can contact the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance.
Alaska law does not preempt the passage of local smokefree laws. Read more about current tobacco-related legislation in Alaska.
Current tobacco-related statistics are available from the Centers for Disease Control's Tobacco Control State Highlights, 2007.
Alaska's 2010 Legislative Session: January 18 - April 18
Legislative Summaries
- 1/20/2010HB304—(workplaces, restaurants, bars and gaming)—An Act relating to smoking—Session Adjourned
Action AlertsArchives
- 8/13/2010Preemption Watch Bill Tracking Summary
- 5/19/2010What's happening in the U.S. Territories and Commonwealths?
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