The smoke-free bills in the Senate will be heard in the special subcommittee on smoking of the Senate Education and Health Committee tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th at 4:30 pm in Senate Room 1 in the CAPITOL Building (not the General Assembly Building).
The bills to be heard include:
SB 1057 - Senator Mary Margaret Whipple ( VFHF Bill)
SB 1160 - Senator Richard Saslaw - prohibits smoking in restaurants
SB 1382 - Senator Stolle - VFHF opposes this bill
(other bills could be referred to the committee as well)
If you or your members are able to testify in subcommittee please contact Nicole Pugar at nicole@vfhf.org with Virginians for a Healthy Future (VFHF) or at 804-225-5828.
We do not yet know how much time will be allotted for speakers in favor of smoke-free legislation and if this is going to be a subcommittee meeting or a public hearing (as took place last year). As we learn more we will let you know.
Showing posts with label Restaurant Smoking Ban. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurant Smoking Ban. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Ban on Restaurant smoking update
Study: Restaurant tobacco bans influence teen smoking
By STEVE LeBLANCAssociated Press Writer
A Massachusetts study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in persuading teens not to become smokers. Youths who lived in towns with strict bans were 40 percent less likely to become regular smokers than those in communities with no bans or weak ones, the researchers reported...
Click here to read the rest of the article.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Governor's Press Conference - VAB, Jan 7th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Matt Falvey, co-owner Hot Tuna Restaurant, Direct 757-717-1002
______________________________________________________________________
WHO: Governor Timothy Kaine
WHAT: Press Conference on Smoking Ban for Restaurants
WHEN: Monday, January 7, 2008, 10:30am -11:15am
WHERE: HOT TUNA Restaurant, 2817 Shore Drive, VA Beach, VA 23451 Map/Directions www.hottunavb.com
WHY: Governor Kaine is trying once again to encourage the Virginia General Assembly to pass a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants to protect against the adverse health effects of second-hand smoke and to ensure a level playing field in the industry for those business owners opting to provide smoke-free environments. Even though polling suggested two-thirds of Virginians would prefer a statewide smoking ban, Kaine's amendment to HB 2422 was rejected by the Virginia House last year. Kaine, however, is determined to continue his push for healthier restaurant environments for employees and customers. The issues that led to the proposal's defeat last year, including a concern over the definition of restaurant, have been worked out for this year. According to Kaine, "there is a way to do a restaurant ban that is a much targeted ban that won’t have the effect of being too broad."
January 3, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Matt Falvey, co-owner Hot Tuna Restaurant, Direct 757-717-1002
______________________________________________________________________
WHO: Governor Timothy Kaine
WHAT: Press Conference on Smoking Ban for Restaurants
WHEN: Monday, January 7, 2008, 10:30am -11:15am
WHERE: HOT TUNA Restaurant, 2817 Shore Drive, VA Beach, VA 23451 Map/Directions www.hottunavb.com
WHY: Governor Kaine is trying once again to encourage the Virginia General Assembly to pass a statewide ban on smoking in restaurants to protect against the adverse health effects of second-hand smoke and to ensure a level playing field in the industry for those business owners opting to provide smoke-free environments. Even though polling suggested two-thirds of Virginians would prefer a statewide smoking ban, Kaine's amendment to HB 2422 was rejected by the Virginia House last year. Kaine, however, is determined to continue his push for healthier restaurant environments for employees and customers. The issues that led to the proposal's defeat last year, including a concern over the definition of restaurant, have been worked out for this year. According to Kaine, "there is a way to do a restaurant ban that is a much targeted ban that won’t have the effect of being too broad."
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
State Smoking...
Governor will ban smoking in all state buildings - (10/27/2006)
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=113337&ran=89364
RICHMOND - State workers who want to take a puff on the job will have to get their nicotine fix outside . . .
Promising strategy for smoking ban - (11/27/2007)
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137618&ran=219300
It's not easy to get the attention of lawmakers when they're all huddled together under the Capitol . . .
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=113337&ran=89364
RICHMOND - State workers who want to take a puff on the job will have to get their nicotine fix outside . . .
Promising strategy for smoking ban - (11/27/2007)
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137618&ran=219300
It's not easy to get the attention of lawmakers when they're all huddled together under the Capitol . . .
Updates on Local Smoke Free Policies in the News
Chesapeake leaders may seek wider smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137740&ran=50192
Chesapeake latest local city to consider smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=136750&ran=32450
Virginia Beach, Norfolk team up for smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=135250&ran=130680
Portsmouth to weigh restaurant smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137644&ran=102873
Portsmouth votes to request state's OK for smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137744&ran=71832
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137740&ran=50192
Chesapeake latest local city to consider smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=136750&ran=32450
Virginia Beach, Norfolk team up for smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=135250&ran=130680
Portsmouth to weigh restaurant smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137644&ran=102873
Portsmouth votes to request state's OK for smoking ban
http://content.hamptonroads.com/story.cfm?story=137744&ran=71832
Newport News Legislative Breakfast
In follow-up to an article that appeared in the Daily Press on November 19th announcing that Newport News may be the first city on the Peninsula to ban smoking in restaurants, a "Legislative Breakfast" has been scheduled at Warwick High School, 51 Copeland Lane, in Newport News on December 11th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Individuals who plan to attend should have stats showing that profit loss is temporary. There will also be city officials and legislators at the legislative breakfast.
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