HB475 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barry Mask
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Wren Paul Beckman
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Elmore Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales for on-premises consumption
Summary: HB475 would let Wetumpka voters decide, in a local election, whether Sunday alcohol sales for on-premises consumption by licensed venues will be allowed in the city, with specified hours and rules if approved.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes a Wetumpka-wide election to determine if alcohol may be sold or dispensed on Sundays by restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs that are properly licensed. If the vote is Yes, Sunday sales would be allowed from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (and on New Year’s Eve after noon) under applicable laws, with the city able to set additional regulations. If the vote is No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 a.m. unless later changed by law or another election. The election costs would be paid by the municipality, and the act applies only to Wetumpka, becoming effective once signed into law.

Who It Affects
Voters in the City of Wetumpka who will vote in the local election to decide Sunday alcohol sales.
Licensed alcohol beverage venues in Wetumpka (restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs, plus their ABC Board licensees) that serve the general public, who would be allowed or prohibited to sell alcohol on Sundays based on the election result.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the City of Wetumpka to hold a local election to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales for on-premises consumption may occur within the city.
Ballot question asks if the city should allow Sunday sales from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (and on New Year’s Eve after noon).
If the majority votes Yes, alcohol may be sold or dispensed on Sundays by licensed venues serving the general public within hours 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., with regulation possible by local ordinance.
If the majority votes No, Sunday alcohol sales may not occur after 2:00 a.m., unless later law or a new election changes the outcome.
Election costs are paid from the city's general fund and the election is conducted like other municipal elections.
The act applies only to the City of Wetumpka and becomes effective immediately upon governor’s approval.
The provisions are cumulative and do not repeal existing powers or authority of Wetumpka.

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