One of the Senators who voted against opening retail stores before noon on Sunday two years ago said he is reconsidering his opposition.
"It's been kind of a moral issue with me," said Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner (R-Dickinson). "I just feel it should be a day for the family. But the horse is out of the barn."
Under current state law, most retailers must be closed until noon Sundays. Grocery stores, however, can be open at that time.
Wardner said to allow certain businesses to be open on Sunday mornings, while others can’t, isn’t fair.
"If you go to businesses that are closed Sunday mornings, people are working inside," Wardner said. "It doesn't make sense that they're working, but the people can't go in."
Two years ago, the blue law repeal passed the House, but failed in the Senate. This session, the measure was again introduced in the House, and is pending a floor vote.
