Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Indoor Smoking Ban

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Posted: 2:41 PM Jan 19, 2012 Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Indoor Smoking Ban Lexington representative pushing for the ban. Reporter: Associated Press

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Indoor smoking in public places would be illegal everywhere in Kentucky under a law proposed by a state legislator.

For the second time, Rep. Susan Westrom, a Lexington Democrat, is sponsoring a statewide ban that would include fines for individuals and businesses. A similar measure did not pass last year, but Westrom has made changes she said strengthens it.

She said she has about 20 co-sponsors and will work to educate other legislators and the public about the issue.

Westrom announced the measure Thursday at a Capitol rally.

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