Sunday morning spirit sales advance

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 14 that would remove the current prohibition on selling and dispensing alcoholic liquor in Nebraska on Sundays between 6 a.m. and noon.

Bellevue Sen. Abbie Cornett, sponsor of LB861, said the bill would reduce the need to issue special permits for alcohol to be served at Sunday events, including Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events and brunches.

Sen. Russ Karpisek of Wilber supported the bill, saying existing local ordinances that restrict sales could remain in place under the proposal.

“There still are city ordinances that govern [Sunday sales],” Karpisek said.

The bill advanced to select file on a 30-0 vote.