happy hour

The practice of offering hourly drink specials was banned in 1985 in an effort to curtail drunk driving.

As he signed the bill lifting that ban into law at a local Indianapolis bar, Holcomb said the measure “empowers” businesses to serve responsibly.

The proposal now goes back to the House for review. If the bill becomes law, the change would take effect July 1.

Legislation clears House panel after a heavy pour of discussion.

Indiana banned Happy Hour decades ago, during a time of nationwide concern over drunk driving.