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Tobacco Free Alabama Goal:
A Bill that will prohibit smoking in places of employment and public places.
The Coalition for Tobacco Free Alabama (TFA) Youth Rally held Tuesday, February 17th on the steps of the State House in Montgomery was a huge success. Close to 200 students participated in the Rally to support a statewide smoke-free bill.
Check out the TV coverage from WSFA in Montgomery on The Youth Rally
On February 18th, The Senate Education Committee voted the Smoke–Free Bill SB130, Favorable 8-2 with no amendments, out of committee to the floor of the Senate.
The Smoke Free Alabama Bill SB130 (Senate version)
had its First Reading on February 3rd and has been assigned to the Education Committee.
Senator Vivian Figures sponsored the Bill. The following Senators co-sponsored the Bill: Mitchell, Bedford, Mitchem, Ross, Little (T), Denton, Little (Z), Sanders, Coleman, Barron, Benefield, Waggoner, Bishop, Dixon, Marsh, Butler, Means, Penn, Smitherman, Smith, and Erwin.
Click here for a copy of Bill SB130The Smoke Free Alabama Bill HB490 (House version)
had its First Reading on February 12th and has been assigned to the Government Operations Committee.
Representative Mary Sue McClurkin sponsored the Bill. The following Representatives co-sponsored the Bill: Wood, Davis, Baker (A), McMillan, Dunn, Ison, Faust, Gaston, Hill, McClendon, Spicer, Galliher, McDaniel, Gordon, Baker (L), Grantland, Laird, Hall, Todd, Salaam, Mitchell, Scott, Barton, Hubbard, Bentley, Hilliard, Shiver, McClammy, Williams, Boyd, England, Fields, McCampbell, Newton (D), Curtis, Knight, Allen, Moore (P), and Moore (M).
Click here for a copy of Bill HB490Figures makes 11th try for Alabama smoking ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- State Sen. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile is trying for the 11th year to ban smoking in most public places in Alabama.
Figures announced her plans Tuesday in Montgomery along with representatives of several health, religious and medical organizations that support her bill.
Figures said she will offer the bill when the Legislature convenes next week. The bill would ban smoking in workplaces and in restaurants and bars. The Senate has approved the bill in past sessions, but it has died in the House. Figures and other supporters said they are optimistic about the upcoming session because support keeps growing each year.
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The 2009 Alabama Legislative Session starts Tuesday, February 3rd. Thus, it is time to rally support and make a difference.
We have done the right thing by joining forces in bringing together various organizations to achieve a tobacco-free society:
Sincere thanks to all who contribute their time, knowledge, and funding for the cause.
Radio Spots
Two 60 second radio spots. Click on the links below to listen.
Radio Spot 1 "The health of our community is being compromised by people who continue to blow smoke in our faces..."
Radio Spot 2 "Did you know that breathing in someone else's cigarette smoke can make you sick..."
Video Spot
Senator Vivian Davis Figures discusses smoke-free issue.
[Last updated: 2009-02-27 13:35:01]
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Next Meeting
The next Tobacco Free Alabama Meeting will be Monday July 20, 2009, at the Alabama Power Conference Center in Clanton, AL.
TFA NEWSAssociated Press
Alabama Statehouse rally helps anti-smoking bill
More than 100 students rallied on the Alabama Statehouse steps Tuesday to help an anti-smoking bill get off to a strong start in the Legislature.
Update on Economic Stimulus Package
The House stimulus package passed last week by the House Appropriations Committee includes $3 billion for a new Prevention and Wellness Fund, $2.35 million of which is to be transferred to CDC.
Fewer Places to Light Up in Hoover
There are some exceptions to the rule, but for the most part… starting today, smokers can’t light up at Hoover restaurants, bars and pubs.
HealthDay News
Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Despite progress in establishing clean indoor air policies, 42 percent of U.S. children are still exposed to secondhand smoke each week, according to a new survey.
Associated Press
Alabama Town Bans Smoking in Public Places
BROOKSIDE, Ala. (AP) - A small Alabama town has banned smoking in public places. The Brookside Town Council approved the ban Monday night. But author...
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