Holliman: Smoking ban will pass House

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on February 6, 2009 - 3:29pm.
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Hugh HollimanRep. Hugh Holliman is feeling confident about his smoking ban.

The Democratic majority leader predicted during an interview on Raleigh talk radio WPTF station this morning that a proposed ban on smoking in bars and restaurants would pass the state House of Representatives.

"I would think it'll be a very spirited debate, but I think it'll pass probably 70 votes to 50," he said. 

A similar proposal lost on a 61-55 vote in 2007, though a number of legislators have retired or been defeated since then.

Hat Tip: Right Angles 

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Re: Holliman: Smoking ban will pass House

Submitted by american11 on February 7, 2009 - 11:06pm.

furthermore.....hugh......get a life!

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Re: Holliman: Smoking ban will pass House

Submitted by american11 on February 7, 2009 - 11:04pm.

well we are so lucky to have a government that makes decisions on what the heck they want versus what is fair and equal and right. they probally could run washington alot better if they would get their nose out of the "small buissness man's business. the owner of the store, bar, restaurant, should decide if someone should be allowed to smoke in it....afterall he PAYS THE TAXES ON THE PLACE!!!! and if non smokers dont like it....eat elsewhere. tough cookie!

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Re: Holliman: Smoking ban will pass House

Submitted by domewatcher on February 7, 2009 - 10:41am.

I'm not sure but I believe it is the same article that allows the guy down at the tire store to deny you an inspection sticker because your tires do not have "enough tread."

But luckily he is running a special on tires that are just your size and can have you on your way for $500.00.

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Re: Holliman: Smoking ban will pass House

Submitted by ShelbyRadio on February 7, 2009 - 3:11am.

Where do we find in the U.S. Constitution or the NC State Constitution any phrase that gives legislatures the right to limit or restrict our Constitutional right to the pursuit of happiness? Smoking bans should be left up to the individual store/resturant owner. Then, if I choose to not go into that business, it will be between me and the owner. The STATE has no business in meddlin' in our business.
I will be talking about this and other State intrusions on Shelby Radio Monday - Friday at 8am.

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Re: Holliman: Smoking ban will pass House

Submitted by tangoz on February 6, 2009 - 6:49pm.

NANNY STATE, enough said.

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Re: Holliman invited to victory party in Winston-Salem

Submitted by Gosh (not verified) on February 6, 2009 - 4:07pm.

There are any number of bars in Winston that would be honored to have you as their guest. Please call ahead Hugh, so the NRA can greet you with the appropriate 21 gun salute.

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