State and Local Strategies of the Tobacco Industry
PRO-ACTIVE PROPOSAL PREEMPTION GEORGIA
Abstract
Proposes privacy and smoker anti-discrimination legislation in Georgia. Identifies potential strategies: use of tobacco, restaurant and commerce allies.
Fields
- Region
- FULTON COUNTY
- GEORGIA
- ATLANTA
- Named Organization
- B&W
- TI
- Subject
- Government Agencies
- legislation
- Restaurants
- Smokers
- State Level
- Trade Associations
- Discrimination
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PRO-ACTIVE PROPOSAL GEORGIA
PREEMPTION
LEGISLATIVE ACTION: 1991
STATE/LOCALITY: Georgia
ISSUE: Privacy; Preemption (one bill)
SUMMARY:
SPONSOR:
INTRO DATE:
COMMITTEE:
LEGISLATIVE STATUS:
INDUSTRY ACTION:
Sets limit for local government involvement in smoking
restrictions. Prohibits employment discrimination against users
of tobacco products.
Probable: Senator Olmstead and Representative Watson.
January 1991
To be determined.
Prior to session, the industry team has secured sponsors :
and held discussions with the Speaker, probable Senate
presiding officer, Attorney General and probable bill sponsors.
An experienced and capable team, which includes a B&W representative, is led by TI's
state legislative consultant. TI's Atlanta-Fulton County local representative will work with
minority group legislators from the metro region.
RESOURCES NEEDED YES/NO DATE NEEDED
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS/FACTSHEET? Not pertinent to the issues.
LEGAL MEMORANDUM? Not foreseeable as necessary.
EXPERT WITNESSES? No foreseeable need.
COALITION ALLlES? Yes January
Tobacco growers and Commissioner of Agriculture will be involved. Restaurants and
Chambers of Commerce.
TI GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION? Not foreseeable as necessary.
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COMPANY RESOURCES? Yes
Company representatives are directly involved in the legislative team.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/MEDIA RESOURCES? Not foreseeable as needed.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS? Cannot presently identify.
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