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Its about time this did this. I only wish that they kept the part of the bill that allowed wine sales in grocery stores.
DENVER ? A proposal that would allow liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays in Colorado now only needs the governor's signature.
The State Senate voted 25 to 9 Thursday to approve the bill after the House gave it the OK earlier this week.
The measure now heads to Gov. Bill Ritter's desk and if he signs it, it would go into effect on July 1.
Colorado is one of 16 states in the country that currently prohibits liquor sales on Sundays. Twelve other states have repealed those laws in the last five years alone. This year is the 75th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition in the United States.
Supporters have cited an overwhelming desire by consumers to have the opportunity to buy alcohol on Sundays. Lobbyists for Colorado's big and small liquor stores have also argued for the option to open on Sundays if they so choose.
Critics have pointed at both the moral and economic impacts of the measure. They cite statistics out of New Mexico which saw increased DUIs and alcohol-related car accidents as a result of Sunday sales. They also worry about the business convenience stores and grocery stores will lose as currently, they are the only ones who can sell any alcohol (3.2% beer) on Sundays.
State analysts estimate opening up liquor stores on Sundays will create an additional $4 million in sales tax revenues for the state of Colorado in its first year and $6 million in its second year.
DENVER ? A proposal that would allow liquor stores to sell alcohol on Sundays in Colorado now only needs the governor's signature.
The State Senate voted 25 to 9 Thursday to approve the bill after the House gave it the OK earlier this week.
The measure now heads to Gov. Bill Ritter's desk and if he signs it, it would go into effect on July 1.
Colorado is one of 16 states in the country that currently prohibits liquor sales on Sundays. Twelve other states have repealed those laws in the last five years alone. This year is the 75th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition in the United States.
Supporters have cited an overwhelming desire by consumers to have the opportunity to buy alcohol on Sundays. Lobbyists for Colorado's big and small liquor stores have also argued for the option to open on Sundays if they so choose.
Critics have pointed at both the moral and economic impacts of the measure. They cite statistics out of New Mexico which saw increased DUIs and alcohol-related car accidents as a result of Sunday sales. They also worry about the business convenience stores and grocery stores will lose as currently, they are the only ones who can sell any alcohol (3.2% beer) on Sundays.
State analysts estimate opening up liquor stores on Sundays will create an additional $4 million in sales tax revenues for the state of Colorado in its first year and $6 million in its second year.
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