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In Smoking Debate: Good Policy Or Bad Government
Publication Date: 2005-04-11
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- Publication:Nebraska State Paper
Bourne offered those views during first-round debate on a proposal (LB480) that put a statewide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants where food is served.
Bourne argued that those who don't want to smoke tobacco, or be exposed to second-hand smoke, can choose not to frequent businesses that allow it...
Bourne proposed amending the bill to prohibit local governments from adopting anti-smoking ordinances that would be more restrictive than state law.