WEEKLY FAMILY MEDICINE UPDATE

   
May 29, 2009
 
In this Issue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Executive Committee

James Campbell , MD
President

John Fleming, MD
President-Elect

Mark Dawson, MD
Vice President

Melvin Bourgeois, MD
Secretary

Herbert Muncie, MD
Treasurer

Russell Roberts , MD
Immediate Past President

  Ragan Canella
Editor-in-Chief

Mary Catherine Koonce
Co-Editor & Website Manager

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: STOP SMOKING IN BARS, RESTAURANTS AND CASINOS- TAKE ACTION NOW!!!

HB 844 by Rep. Smith proposes to prohibit smoking in bars, restaurants and gaming establishments which we strongly support.  The bill is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd to be debated on the House floor for final passage.

HB 844, as written:

  • Would prohibit smoking in bars and restaurants;
  • Would prohibit smoking in riverboats, gaming establishments, facilities licensed for video draw poker devices, facilities licensed for slot machines and off-track wagering facilities

Please contact your Representatives in the House and urge them to vote in support to HB 844.

Please click here to view the entire LAFP Legislative Alert on HB 844 with talking points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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