LANSING, Jan. 8, 2009 (AP): Efforts to revive a proposed public smoking ban in Michigan already have started in the new state Legislature.

A new state lawmaker says Thursday he will introduce a bill to ban smoking in all public places when the Legislature convenes for the first time next week.

The bill will be sponsored by Rep. Paul Scott. He is a Republican from Grand Blanc.

Democrats might introduce similar proposals.
 

Supporters of a smoking ban might consider starting a ballot initiative targeting the 2010 election if Michigan lawmakers fail to approve a proposal.