When the Virginia General Assembly session begins next week, Governor Tim Kaine says he is optimistic a smoking ban will pass. The legislation would ban smoking in all bars and restaurants.
Lawmakers have voted down similar bills the past two years, but changes in the House this year prevent lawmakers from anonymously killing a bill in a subcommittee. That's how the last smoking ban was killed. Speaking at a news conference in Arlington Tuesday, Governor Kaine said he believes legislators will be less likely to kill the smoking ban if constituents know who is voting against the measure.
The District of Columbia and Maryland passed similar bans in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Governor Kaine is also backing another proposal to double Virginia's cigarette tax from 30 cents to 60 cents.
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