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Council to study options after state law on extended World Cup liquor hours is raised
Summary
A council member alerted the body to Senate Bill 752 allowing 24-hour liquor sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11—July 19, 2026); staff said cities can opt out, modify hours or accept the state rule, and the council asked staff to bring options to a work session.
A council member introduced Senate Bill 752, which the member said allows holders of a sale-by-the-drink liquor license to operate 24 hours a day during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11 to July 19, 2026), and asked whether Smithville should opt out or provide modified hours locally.
Patrick (city staff) explained local options: follow the state law as written; opt out; or modify hours to allow a limited extension. He said the statute's specified timeframe is June 11 through July 19, 2026, and noted communities vary in their response, often weighing staffing and business interest.
Council members expressed skepticism about 24-hour openings due to staffing concerns but favored scheduling a work session, inviting business owners and presenting options that include opt-out and intermediate modifications. Staff agreed to prepare options for the next work session.
