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State senator wants theaters to post actual start time of movies 5/31/2005, 5:55 p.m. ET By DAVID EGGERT The Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A state senator who is fed up with sitting through lengthy advertising before the start of a movie wants theaters to post the actual start time of films. Sen. Gilda Jacobs, D-Huntington Woods, introduced legislation Tuesday that would require theaters to post two start times: one for the beginning of advertising, previews and public service announcements; and another for the start of the movie. Jacobs, an avid moviegoer, said her goal is to give people...

Smoking ban legislation introduced in House, Senate 4/19/2005, 7:29 p.m. ET The Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Smoking would be banned in Michigan bars, restaurants and workplaces under legislation introduced Tuesday in the state Legislature. The bills were applauded by health groups, but associations representing restaurants and bars were criticizing the legislation even before it officially was introduced. The Michigan Restaurant Association said decisions about going smoke-free should be driven by the market and customer choice rather than legislation. "There are more than 3,500 restaurants in Michigan that have elected to become smoke-free on their own — without big...

SENATE BILL No. 1381 September 9, 2004, Introduced by Senators JACOBS and BRATER and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. A bill to regulate the manufacture, possession, purchase, sale, and transfer of assault weapons; to provide certain powers and duties for certain state and local officials and agencies; to Provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide penalties. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: 1 Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the 2 "assault weapon regulation act". 3 Sec. 2. As used in this act: 4 (a) "Assault weapon" means any...