Senate Sponsors: HALVORSON. Short description: DAY CARE-BAN SMOKING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes it a violation of the Act for a person to smoke tobacco in any area of a day care center, regardless of whether children are present (now it is a violation of the Act for a person to smoke tobacco in any area of a day care center in which children are allowed on a day when the center is in operation, regardless of whether children are present). Makes violation a business offense subject to a fine of $1,000. Makes it a business offense to smoke tobacco anywhere in a day care home or group day care home when children are present at the day care home or group day care home. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status