A Kentucky House lawmaker is predicting the General Assembly will pass a bill allowing alcohol sales at many state parks.
House Speaker Pro Tem Larry Clark’s bill would give residents in precincts containing state park lodges or golf courses the ability to petition for an election allowing alcohol by the drink. Clark’s bill has passed out of a Senate committee, and the Louisville Democrat says Senate leaders have told him they believe the measure will make it through the legislature this session.
The Herald-Leader reports State Parks Commissioner and former Bowling Green mayor Elaine Walker said expanded alcohol sales at state parks and golf courses would be substantial.
The list of Kentucky State Resort Parks that do not serve alcohol includes Barren River Lake, Cumberland Falls, Dale Hollow Lake, Pennyrile Forest, and Rough River Dam.
Opponents of the bill say alcohol sales would interfere with the family-friendly atmospheres found at Kentucky’s state parks.
