Post by Logan on Feb 22, 2016 0:11:53 GMT -6
West Virginia lawmakers have county smoking bans in their crosshairs.
For the second consecutive year, Republican legislators are moving bills that would allow county commissions across the state to revoke clean indoor air regulations and other public health board rules.
“This legislation would effectively turn health issues into political issues,” said Jack Woodrum, a Summers County commissioner.
State lawmakers say they just want to hold county commissioners and health departments accountable — not necessarily wipe out smoking bans.
See more at: www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160221/bills-would-allow-wv-counties-to-repeal-smoking-bans
For the second consecutive year, Republican legislators are moving bills that would allow county commissions across the state to revoke clean indoor air regulations and other public health board rules.
“This legislation would effectively turn health issues into political issues,” said Jack Woodrum, a Summers County commissioner.
State lawmakers say they just want to hold county commissioners and health departments accountable — not necessarily wipe out smoking bans.
See more at: www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160221/bills-would-allow-wv-counties-to-repeal-smoking-bans