Rep. Curt Oda is taking a high-profile stand for Bogey's bar in Clearfield. The private club and oil-wrestling venue has run afoul of officials at the local and state level. In closed-door meetings, city fathers plotted to close Bogey's because it is harming redevelopment — they allege businesses don't want to be next to the private club not matter how cool, left, it is. It has also been targeted by state undercover officers.

Oda is sponsoring a bill to take enforcement powers away from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department and and turn them over to the Attorney General. Oda says conflicts of interest in DABC makes it incapable of carrying out investigations objectively — apparently because the liquor commission is historically dominated by non-drinkers.

Good luck, Curt. Gov. Jon Huntsman, who appoints liquor commissioners, and AG Mark Shurtleff both think the idea stinks.

The liquor commission has vast power. A bar or club that gets in the commissioners' sights can have its license revoked or suspended — a financial stake in the heart.

Oda said he would discuss his bill after meeting with certain state officials.

He didn't mention any confabs at the LDS Church office building where Bogey's motto: "Doing everything in our power to separate you and your inhibitions..." won't play well.