Governor Mitch Daniels says he'd sign statewide smoking ban

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS • December 16, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mitch Daniels says he would sign a statewide smoking ban if Indiana lawmakers approve sweeping restrictions on indoor smoking in public places.

Daniels tells the Evansville Courier & Press he would definitely sign such a bill because "there seems to be growing momentum" for such a ban.

State Rep. Charlie Brown plans again to sponsor legislation in January that would prohibit indoor smoking statewide in public places. The Gary Democrat has won House approval of a smoking ban with exemptions in previous legislative sessions. This time he's seeking a ban with no exemptions.

Daniels said he hesitated initially at supporting the idea of a statewide ban. But he said towns and cities have shown it's possible to enact smoking bans with significant benefits and minimal cost.

Join Indiana's Campaign for Smokefree Air at the Statehouse

If you are one of the thousands in Indiana that support a statewide smokefree air law please consider joining Indiana's Campaign for Smokefree Air at the Statehouse on Monday, January 31st, 2011.

You can register for this event today by clicking here!

The goal is to have hundreds of people attend, from all over the state. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants will also receive a free t-shirt. All they need to bring is positive energy and a desire to see Indiana become smokefree!

Agenda

10:00 - Registration Opens, light breakfast available

11:00 - Smokefree Rally in the Rotunda, meet with lawmakers

12:30 - Healthy Lunch, closing comments