A measure to give voters a chance to permit the sale of wine and strong beer in supermarkets and convenience stores was approved Monday by the Oklahoma Senate and sent to the House for final passage.

Companion legislation for implementing specifics of the proposal is pending.

Senate Joint Resolution 68 would also allow liquor stores to refrigerate beer and would allow these stores to sell some non-alcohol items.

Current law allows only low-point beer to be sold at supermarkets and convenience stores. Liquor stores presently sell nonrefrigerated, regular-strength beer and wine.