http://kuer.org en http://kuer.org/post/bill-banning-smoking-cars-children-sparks-debate <p>After considerable debate Monday, the state House of Representatives approved legislation making it illegal for Utah drivers to smoke in their cars if they have a child as a passenger. The debate centered not around the effects of second hand smoke, but on the role of government in our lives.</p><p>The bill would make it a secondary offense to smoke while driving with someone under 16 years old. Democratic sponsor Patrice Arent argued that it’s lawmakers’ responsibility to protect children from harm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:56:25 +0000 Andrea Smardon 24912 at http://kuer.org Bill Banning Smoking in Cars with Children Sparks Debate http://kuer.org/post/ban-smoking-your-car-children-moves-forward <p>A bill making it illegal to smoke in a car with children is one step closer to becoming law after getting a favorable recommendation from the House Health and Human Services Committee.</p><p>Democratic Representative Patrice Arent says her bill is aimed at helping the thousands of children without a voice who are being harmed by second hand smoke in cars. Several doctors spoke in favor of the bill, including Dr. Kevin Nelson, a pediatrician at the University of Utah.</p> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:08:18 +0000 Brian Grimmett 24600 at http://kuer.org Ban on Smoking in Your Car with Children Moves Forward