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Holliman recognized for smoking bill

bniolet — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:53:39 -0400

Rep. Hugh Holliman has received an award from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for his work in helping to pass a ban on smoking in bars and restaurants.

Smoking ban simple on details

markjohnson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:23:56 -0400

The proposed rules for implementing the state's historic ban on smoking in restaurants and bars are pretty simple, and there are only two.

No special pens for this bill

bniolet — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:24:34 -0400

It's looking an awful lot like Gov. Beverly Perdue won't be having a ceremonial bill signing for the state budget.

Perdue has had ceremonies for a handful of bills this session, notably the ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. While no announcement has been made yet, there are an awful lot of reasons why she won't be hauling reporters and VIPs in to sign the bill into law.

Hookah bar owners hope for exemption

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:00:26 -0400

Hookah bar owners are worried their businesses could go up in smoke.

In the coming weeks, owners hope to persuade state lawmakers to make exemptions for them similar to those granted to cigar bars and country clubs that will allow smoking after a ban takes effect Jan. 1.

The disparity between cigar and hookah bars "just boggles the mind" said owner Adam Bliss.

Holliman recovering from surgery

bniolet — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:33:30 -0400

House Majority Leader Rep. Hugh Holliman is recovering from surgery to remove a portion of one of his lungs.

Perdue signs smoking ban

bniolet — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:19:09 -0400

Gov. Beverly Perdue signed into law a sweeping ban on smoking in most bars and restaurants across the state.

Perdue signed the bill in the old House chamber in the state Capitol as more than 125 lawmakers, advocates and guests looked on and cheered.

Perdue to sign smoking ban Tuesday

ryanteaguebeckwith — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:30:27 -0400

Gov. Beverly Perdue will sign the smoking ban Tuesday morning.

The governor will be joined by secretary of Health and Human Services Lanier Cansler, House Democratic Leader Hugh Holliman, Sen. Bill Purcell and other state legislators and officials for the signing.

Smoking ban heads to governor

bniolet — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:51:26 -0400

The House narrowly agreed to the Senate version of a smoking ban, sending to the governor a bill that would ban smoking in bars and restaurants.

"This bill has come a long way," said Rep. Hugh Holliman, the House Democratic leader and champion of the bill. "It's had a much debate as any bill has ever had in this state."

Weaker smoking ban passes Senate

bkrueger — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:12:37 -0400

The state Senate voted today to ban smoking in North Carolina bars and restaurants.

But the bill did not include a ban on workplaces, which was an essential part of the bill that originated in the House, reports Mark Johnson.

Senate to not consider smoking bill

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:16:00 -0400

The N.C. Senate was going to consider the smoking ban today.

Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand began debating a motion to suspend the rules to vote on a House bill that would ban smoking in restaurants and bars.