46. SB 1811 - Crownover Amendment

Adoption; May 20, 2011; RV #1217; Journal Page 4549: 73 Yeas, 66 Nays, 3 Present-not-voting

YCT Nay.  Amendment 53 would have imposed a statewide ban on smoking in public businesses. YCT strongly opposes a statewide smoking ban because it violates the rights of property owners to decide what to al? low in their own businesses. Those who would like a smoke free environment should seek out businesses which do not allow smoking. Those businesses who would like to cater to those customers who desire to smoke in their bar or other business should be free to provide that service.