A measure allowing alcohol consumption in the Statehouse was approved today by the Senate.

Senate President Susan Wagle, R-Wichita, said the proposal was aimed at allowing drinks to be served next year at an event to commemorate the completion of the lengthy Statehouse restoration project. Wagle said drinks would be sold and the profit would go to a charity.

But several senators said the bill was too broad, allowing state leaders to allow alcoholic drinks at any “official state function.” “Alcohol offends some of our constituents,” said Sen. Pat Apple, R-Louisburg.

Others were upset the provision was slipped into a conference committee report without being considered as a stand-alone bill before the full House or Senate. Still, the proposal passed 29-10.