Year: 2006
Resolution Number: 3
Action Taken: Approved
Status:
Author(s): Kenneth J. Edwards, MD
Sponsor: Dennis C. Szymanski, MD
On behalf of:
Committee: D (Public Health)
Resolved Section(s):
Substitute Resolution (in lieu of Resolutions 3-06A and 55-06A).RESOLVED: That MSMS request that the Michigan House and Senate pass legislationbanning smoking in public facilities, restaurants, bars and workplaces, that MSMS urge the Governor to advocate for such legislation and that MSMS continue working with the Tobacco-Free Michigan Campaign. RATIONALE: The Committee combined these resolutions into one to achieve the intent of both. Additionally, the Committee edited the resolved portion to acknowledge that a campaign and coalition has already been created to advocate smoke-free environments.
Substitute Resolution (in lieu of Resolutions 3-06A and 55-06A).RESOLVED: That MSMS request that the Michigan House and Senate pass legislationbanning smoking in public facilities, restaurants, bars and workplaces, that MSMS urge the Governor to advocate for such legislation and that MSMS continue working with the Tobacco-Free Michigan Campaign. RATIONALE: The Committee combined these resolutions into one to achieve the intent of both. Additionally, the Committee edited the resolved portion to acknowledge that a campaign and coalition has already been created to advocate smoke-free environments.
Fiscal Note: NULL