
AR - A state representative who is trying to kick a more than 20-year habit of smoking cigarettes wants colleagues who chew tobacco to change their ways, too.
Rep. Pam Adcock, D-Little Rock, on Wednesday proposed changing House rules to bar representatives from chewing tobacco in the House chamber and committee rooms. They’re already barred from smoking there under House rules and state law.
“They can do what they want. I just don’t want them spitting near me,” she said. “As some guys have said, it’s gross. You can’t even have a glass of water at our desk.” Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions
Rep. Pam Adcock, D-Little Rock, on Wednesday proposed changing House rules to bar representatives from chewing tobacco in the House chamber and committee rooms. They’re already barred from smoking there under House rules and state law.
“They can do what they want. I just don’t want them spitting near me,” she said. “As some guys have said, it’s gross. You can’t even have a glass of water at our desk.” Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions