Daily Smoking ban fails to advance A bill that would ban smoking in some restaurants failed to advance to select file March 7 after three mornings of general file debate.
Current law allows public places such as bars and restaurants to contain designated smoking areas.
Bars and restaurants with serving areas of less than 1,200 square feet can be designated as smoking areas in their entirety. Party or meeting rooms used for private social functions would also be exempt. The bill would allow cities, counties or villages to enact more stringent smoking regulations. Supporters of the measure said the ban would help protect Nebraska s families. Thompson said smoking should be addressed in public places where families with children often visit.