The last call for alcohol will remain 2 a.m. in Colorado.
A to remove a statewide prohibition on alcohol sales at bars and restaurants between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. failed Monday in the Republican-led state Senate.
would have given cities and counties the authority to set their own last call — an effort with strong support from casinos and resort towns that wanted to serve alcohol after 2 a.m.
It won approval in the Democratic-controlled House on a 38-27 vote. But it drew from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and safety concerns from Gov. John Hickenlooper — a combination that led to the bill’s defeat.
The bill sponsors, Reps. Steve Lebsock and Dan Thurlow and Sen. Vicki Marble, are considering reintroducing the legislation next year.
The state Senate also effectively rejected two other measures Monday: Senate Bill 71 would have allowed for reduced early voting options and Senate Bill 188 would have repealed a tax break on electric vehicles. Both were delayed until after the session ends May 10.