The Senate Local Government Committee has defeated a bill six-to-two that would have allowed South Dakota cities and counties to regulate smoking.
Senate Committee Snuffs Smoking Bill
The Senate Local Government Committee has defeated a bill six-to-two that would have allowed South Dakota cities and counties to regulate smoking.
The bill would have allowed local governments to set stricter standards than the state on tobacco use, distribution, marketing and sales.
Senator Stan Adelstein of Rapid City says the bill should have gone to the full Senate for consideration and revision.
Senator Mike Broderick of Canton says lawmakers spent more than enough time on the issue.
The state government will remain the only government in South Dakota that can regulate tobacco.???
