Alright folks, things are going well! I am listening to the audio of the meetings again right now, and they were intense! The first bill that was discussed was HB 196 (Tobacco Tax Revisions). All I gotta say is that Paul Ray and the "public comment" speakers were great! I don't think that any of the arguments and objections stood strong. They were all "debunked" and destroyed. One lady that spoke against the bill was... interesting. Lets just say that her most profound comment was, "we are all going to die of something." Yeah... I'm pretty sure she was counter productive for her cause. Feel free to listen to it! It's the "Agenda Item 2" found HERE. Her comment is at 24:06 minutes in. And if you have time, please listen to the WHOLE sound clip. It is VERY informative and worthwhile.
NEVERTHELESS, it passed! Way to go Rep. Ray.
Secondly, HB 82 (Smoking in cars with children) also passed! I was really worried because of the comments by some of the committee members (none of which sounded reasonable), since they hold a vote. Luckily, they were outnumbered! It passed! Congrats Rep. Seegmiller.
Now these two bills go to the floor to be discussed and voted on. Stay tuned for when to email the legislators!
Thanks for your continued support everyone! Through your efforts, we will get these things passed for a safer and healthier Utah!
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