On the Governor’s desk for action, Senate Bill 197 would allow full-strength beer sales in grocery stores. Phased in over a twenty year period, grocery stores would be required to buy the licenses currently held by liquor stores and would also be able to sell wine and spirits. Liquor stores would gain the ability to sell food and would not be compelled to sell their licenses, although by 2037 all grocery stores would be able to sell beer, wine and spirits.