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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A bill that would ban smoking in Utah's bars, private clubs and some workplaces passed its second reading in the Senate today.
It's a major hurdle for the bill sponsored by Senator Michael Waddoups of West Jordan.
The bill will need to pass the Senate one more time before it can move on to the House for consideration.
If it passes the House, it would make Utah the tenth state to ban smoking in bars.
Utah already bans smoking in most public places. However, the bill would exempt hotel rooms.
Waddoups says he wants to protect the health of bartenders, wait staff and musicians who are affected by second-hand smoke.
The Senate is expected to give a third and final vote on the smoking ban Friday.
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