Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Friday to a bill that would allow alcohol to be sold at the St. Louis airport starting at 4 a.m. Currently, alcohol sales aren’t allowed until 6 a.m.

In House discussion Friday morning, one lawmaker suggested the bill change the time to 5:00 a.m. because “it’s five o’clock somewhere.”  Another lawmaker remarked the bill is in place because “it’s afternoon somewhere.”

House members approved the measure 95-55. The legislation was approved earlier this week by the state Senate so it now goes to Gov. Jay Nixon.

The bill was not intended for you to catch a buzz before an early morning flight however.  Supporters say allowing early alcohol sales makes sense because many travelers through the airport arrive from different time zones.