HB66 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Harper
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Northport, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions, referendum
Summary: HB66 lets Northport voters decide by referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed in the city, and sets the hours and rules based on the vote.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Northport to hold a municipal election to decide if alcoholic beverages can be sold or dispensed on Sundays. If voters say Yes, Sunday sales would be allowed from noon to 9:30 PM (and after noon on New Year's Eve) by licensed retailers, within the city and under applicable laws; if No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 AM, with other hours potentially allowed only as authorized by law or another election. The election costs are paid from the city’s general fund, and the city may enact ordinances to regulate Sunday alcohol sales. The act becomes effective immediately and works alongside existing city powers without repealing them.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters of the City of Northport, who will vote in the Sunday sales referendum and determine whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed and during which hours.
Licensed alcohol beverage retailers operating in Northport, whose sales permissions on Sundays depend on the election outcome (Yes: allowed during specified hours; No: restricted after 2:00 AM) and subject to state/local laws and any local regulations.

Key Provisions
Authorizes Northport to call a Sunday alcohol-sale election within 30 days by resolution to determine voter sentiment.
Ballot question specifies Sunday sales between 12:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with an NYE exception allowing sale after 12:00 PM on those Sundays.
If the majority votes Yes, Sunday sales are permitted during the stated hours by licensed retailers under applicable laws; if No, sales are not allowed after 2:00 AM on Sundays.
Notice requirements require at least three weeks’ notice; election costs are paid from the municipality’s general fund.
Local ordinances may regulate any aspect of Sunday alcohol sales.
Act is cumulative with existing powers and becomes effective immediately.

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