SENATE BILL REPORT

                            SB 5960

                    AS OF FEBRUARY 2, 1994

Brief Description:  Allowing building owners to prohibit smoking in private enclosed work places within public places.

SPONSORS: Senator West

SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Staff:  Richard Rodger (786‑7461)

Hearing Dates: February 3, 1994

BACKGROUND:

The Washington Clean Indoor Air Act does not give specific authority to the owners of buildings to regulate smoking within the private enclosed workspaces.  It has been suggested that the building owners should have the specific authority to regulate smoking within their buildings.

SUMMARY:

The owner of a building may regulate smoking in the private enclosed work spaces within his or her building.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested