CLEVELAND -- Ohio lawmakers are looking to change the state's smoking ban.

State Senate Bill 346 would allow smoking inside some establishments, such as private clubs, outdoor areas and some family-operated businesses.

"It does not say there has to be smoking in a business. It's up to the family or owners to decide," said State Sen. Bob Schuler.

The bill's backers said bars and other establishments have seen a downturn in business since the ban took into effect last year.

Critics of the bill said the smoking ban shouldn't be just for certain businesses, the goal is to protect everyone from second-hand smoke.

Peter Osborne with the American Cancer Society said voters overwhelmingly rejected Issue 4 which would do exactly what Senate Bill 346 would do.

"It was one clear standard for all businesses across the state to follow, if we start altering that, it's gonna be different rules for different people. Our goal is to protect all workers regardless of where they work from the dangers of second-hand smoke," said Osborne.

Lawmakers are expected to act on the bill in September, Schuler hopes it will pass before the end of the year.