Lawmakers to discuss Sun. alcohol sales

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - A state legislative study committee is preparing to delve into the issue of whether Indiana's ban on Sunday alcohol sales should be lifted.

State Sen. Ron Alting says the Interim Study Committee on Alcoholic Beverages will meet Wednesday at the Statehouse to discuss both the Sunday ban on alcohol sales and the state's ban on Election Day alcohol sales.

The Lafayette Republican says the bipartisan panel will begin taking public testimony on the issues during its Sept. 15 meeting.

The panel will report its findings to fellow lawmakers in January, when the General Assembly reconvenes.

Indiana law currently forbids liquor stores, groceries, convenience stores and drug stores from selling liquor, wine and beer on Sundays.