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HB782 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Charles O. Newton
Charles O. Newton
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Butler Co., sale of draft or keg beer by properly licensed retail licensees, authorized
Summary

In Butler County, the sale of draft or keg beer for on‑premises consumption would be allowed for licensed retailers only if the county votes to approve it.

What This Bill Does

The bill authorizes licensed Alabama ABC Board retailers in Butler County to sell draft beer, on‑premises, previously restricted to other formats, but only after a majority vote by the Butler County Commission approves the change. It applies only within Butler County. It becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it or after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
  • Butler County residents and visitors, depending on whether the County Commission approves the local option
  • Licensed Alabama ABC Board retailers in Butler County that would be allowed to sell draft or keg beer for on‑premises consumption if approved
Key Provisions
  • Geographic limit: applies only in Butler County
  • Local option: sale for on‑premises consumption of draft/keg beer or malt beverages is authorized only if a majority of the Butler County Commission approves
  • Effective date: becomes effective immediately following the governor's approval or the act becoming law
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Butler County

Bill Actions

Forwarded to Governor on May 16, 2012 at 5:45 p. m. on May 16, 2012.

Assigned Act No. 2012-542.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1434

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1383

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 9, 2012 House Passed
Yes 33
No 1
Abstained 52
Absent 19

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 17, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 22
Abstained 11
Absent 2

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature