A House committee is to take up a Senate-passed bill Wednesday for a statewide vote to allow wine and strong, cold beer to be sold at convenience stores and supermarkets.

The bill was supposed to be heard in the House Rules committee last week but got pulled from the agenda. It's now back on schedule. It is to be taken up just two days before the deadline for such bills to advance.

Senate Joint Resolution 68, passed the Senate, 28-16, amid opposition from liquor retailers.

Bryan Kerr from the Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma said the legislation, if it wins final legislative passage and is approved by voters, would greatly reduce competition at the wholesale level, resulting in higher prices and less selection.