‘Its time has passed’: North Dakota Senate votes to repeal Sunday closing law

Source: THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

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The North Dakota Senate voted 25-21 today on a bill to repeal the state’s Sunday closing law.

The bill now goes to Gov. Doug Burgum, who has voiced support for the repeal of the law that essentially prohibits retail shopping in North Dakota from midnight to noon Sunday.

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Sen. Judy lee, R-West Fargo, speaks Tuesday in favor of House Bill 1097, a bill to repeal blue laws in North Dakota in the state Capitol in Bismarck. Lee carried the bill that passed by a 25-21 vote and now goes to Gov. Doug Burgum for consideration. Seated at left is Sen. Randall Burckhard, R-Minot, who voted in favor of repealing the blue law.

Sen. Judy Lee, R-West Fargo, carried the bill, noting the various businesses and items prohibited from Sunday morning sales, but also the myriad exemptions from law, such as video rentals, but not purchases, and sporting goods only available at athletic activities.

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