Mississippi bills that would have banned smoking and e-cig use in workplaces die in committee

[Bill Godshall]

Mississippi bills that would have banned smoking and e-cig use (HB 1557 & SB 2078) both die in committee.
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2013/pdf/history/HB/HB1557.xml
HB1557 (As Introduced) - 2013 Regular Session
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2013/pdf/history/SB/SB2078.xml
SB2078 (As Introduced) - 2013 Regular Session

Mississippi bill (SB 2332) that would have banned smoking (but specifically exempted e-cigs) dies in committee
SB2332 (As Introduced) - 2013 Regular Session

Mississippi bill that would have banned smoking but not e-cig use (SB 2077) dies in committee
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2013/pdf/history/SB/SB2077.xml
SB2077 (As Introduced) - 2013 Regular Session

Mississippi bill for a statewide referendum to ban smoking in workplaces but not e-cig use (HB 1119) dies in committee
http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2013/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1119IN.htm

 

[TennDave]

They all died huh? That's awfully strange. Is Mississippi a heavy tobacco farming state?

 

[BoiseMike]

I love seeing bills die in committee. We have enough laws already.

 

[VapApe]

Their dead now but never underestimate the zombie apocalypse.

The thing about zombies is that nasty habit of lurching back on to the scene when you lest expect it.

 

[Petrodus]

Oh, you can bet your bottom dollar
the FDA's "deeming regulations" will fuel the fire
to include e-cigarettes in all smoking bans !!

Those opposed to e-smoking might take a rest
from time to time ... but they always return !!

We won't stop fighting for what we believe in
and they won't stop either.

 

[Vocalek]

I was in a meeting today discussing tobacco harm reduction. One person said something about needing an exorcism. I pointed out that we really might need one if the FDA decides to proceed with their Demon Regulation as described here:
Regulation of E-Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products

 

[Petrodus]

I was in a meeting today discussing tobacco harm reduction. One person said something about needing an exorcism. I pointed out that we really might need one if the FDA decides to proceed with their Demon Regulation as described here:
Regulation of E-Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products

Terms do seem to evolve over time
to reflect a more accurate description

Mainstream media .... State Run Media
Nanny State ... Regulation Nation

Deeming Regulations - "Demon Regulations"
Mmmm ....
Yep ... That's a more descriptive term