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WI Lawmakers Propose Smoking Ban

WI Lawmakers Propose Smoking Ban

By KBJR News 1

Story Updated: May 6, 2009

Smoking would be banned in all restaurants and taverns starting July 5, 2010, under a deal announced Wednesday by Wisconsin lawmakers.

After years of debate, legislative leaders say they reached a deal on a statewide smoking ban that could pass both houses soon and be signed into law by the Governor.

Bill supporters agreed to delay implementation until July 2010 so that bars would have time to prepare for the change.

The deal exempts cigar bars and tobacco shops from the ban.

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