Anti-Smoking Bill Passes Senate Committee

Sen. Vivian Davis Figures' bill would ban smoking in public places, including bars and restaurants statewide.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG-TV
Published: February 17, 2009

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 100 school students have
rallied on the Statehouse steps in Montgomery to help an
anti-smoking bill get off to a strong start.
The students gathered on the steps at midday Tuesday to support
a bill by Democratic state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile.
Minutes later, the Senate Education Committee approved the bill
8-2. It now goes to the Senate.
Figures' bill would ban smoking in public places, including bars
and restaurants statewide.
One 17-year-old, Amber Peek of Arley, brought her inhaler to the
rally. Peek says she suffers from asthma due to exposure to
second-hand smoke, and it affects every aspect of her life.

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