HB587 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: St. Florian, alcoholic beverages, sales authorized, Sunday sales of draft or keg beer authorized
Summary: HB587 allows the Town of St. Florian to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages, including draft or keg beer, on every day of the week within its limits.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the town's governing body can pass an ordinance by a simple majority to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages, including draft or keg beer or malt beverages, on each day of the week. The act adds to the town's existing powers and does not repeal them. It also repeals any laws that conflict with it and becomes effective immediately after the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Residents and visitors in St. Florian who would be able to buy alcohol on any day if the ordinance is adopted.
Local businesses that sell alcohol in St. Florian, such as retailers and bars, which could operate daily sales if the ordinance is in effect.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The town's governing body may adopt an ordinance by simple majority to permit sale of alcoholic beverages, including draft or keg beer or malt beverages, on each day of the week within the town.
Section 2: The act is cumulative and supplemental to existing powers and does not repeal the town's current authority.
Section 3: Any laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
Section 4: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Lauderdale County