SB520 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jerry L. Fielding
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Relating to the City of Goodwater, authorizing elections to determine whether alcoholic beverage may be sold or dispensed on Sunday by properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public within the city.
Summary: SB520 lets the City of Goodwater hold a vote to decide if Sunday alcohol sales are allowed, and sets the rules if voters approve.
What This Bill Does
The bill allows Goodwater to conduct a Sunday alcohol sales election within 30 days of enactment. If a majority votes Yes, alcohol may be sold or dispensed on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM (and after 1:00 PM on Sundays that fall on New Year's Eve), with licensing and regulation under applicable laws; if No, Sunday sales are not allowed after 2:00 AM. The city may enact ordinances to regulate Sunday sales, and election costs are paid from the city's general fund. The act applies only to Goodwater and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters in the City of Goodwater who will vote in the municipal election to decide on Sunday alcohol sales.
Licensed alcohol vendors and ABC Board licensees operating in Goodwater, who could sell on Sundays if the voters approve, subject to hours and regulations.
City of Goodwater government, which conducts the election and, if approved, enacts ordinances regulating Sunday alcohol sales.

Key Provisions
The City of Goodwater may call a Sunday alcohol sales election within 30 days of the act's effective date.
If the majority votes Yes, Sunday sales are allowed between 1:00 PM and 9:30 PM, with New Year's Eve Sundays allowing sales after 1:00 PM; such sales must follow applicable laws and regulations.
If the majority votes No, Sunday sales are not allowed after 2:00 AM on Sundays (unless otherwise authorized by law or a future election).
The municipality may enact ordinances to regulate any aspect of Sunday alcohol sales.
Election costs are paid from the city's general fund.
The act applies only to the City of Goodwater in Coosa County and becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Coosa County