Bill allowing Conn. Sunday liquor sales hits snag

A legislative proposal to allow liquor sales on Sundays in Connecticut has suffered a setback.

An amendment allowing retail sales of alcohol on Sundays failed on a voice vote in the General Assembly's General Law Committee on Tuesday. But the concept is expected to be revived later in the legislative process, before the session ends on June 8.

The Distilled Spirits Council said the vote defies common sense, given Connecticut's budget deficit problems. The group estimates $8 million in new revenue could be generated by allowing stores to sell alcohol on Sundays.

The Connecticut Package Stores Association disputed the idea that Sunday sales would generate more revenue and said stores will suffer financially because they can't afford to stay open seven days.

Gov. Dannel Malloy has said he'd sign the bill.