Sen. Figures' smoking bill delayed after being weakened by amendments - al.com

Sen. Figures' smoking bill delayed after being weakened by amendments - al.com: "MONTGOMERY — The state Senate on Thursday delayed a vote on a public smoking ban after an emotional and sometimes bizarre debate that left the bill gutted.

The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, would ban smoking in most public places. The bill initially made exceptions for private clubs and dwellings, and some rooms in hotels and nursing homes."