(AP) – The Wisconsin Legislature is expected to pass a statewide smoking ban on Wednesday.
The proposal would take effect July 5, 2010, and apply to all restaurants, bars and work places. The state Tavern League agreed last week to support the ban in a deal that delayed its implementation until next year.
Gov. Jim Doyle has unsuccessfully pushed for the ban for years. He wanted it to start immediately but is expected to sign the compromise into law.
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Under the ban, virtually all work places would have to be smoke free. That includes hotel rooms.
Restaurant and bar owners could still set up smoking areas outside.
Wisconsin would become the 26th state to enact a comprehensive ban.
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