I believe that Mr. Atherton is correct about Rep. Kahn's bill. The barrier to her legislation is Republican control of the House, and my understanding is that the Republicans in Minnesota are against an overall ban. Even if they supported it, I am skeptical that they would allow Rep. Kahn to propose her bill. Any realistic attempt right now to ban or limit smoking state wide will have to come from the Republican Party, either in the House or from the Governor.
Jeremy Wieland Northeast -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Atherton Sent: Friday, June 18, 2004 11:49 AM To: 'Mpls Forum' Subject: RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban Info: Two Super Resources Peter Schmitz wrote: > It's my understanding that Representative Phyllis Khan wants > a smoking ban. Could she initiate legislation for a state-wide ban? Representative Khan proposed a smoking "ban" with an option for smoking-rooms. I think that Listers should be clear about whether they are proposing a total smoking ban or regulations that insure that the desires of smokers non-smokers are accommodated. Michael Atherton Prospect Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
