HB694 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dexter Grimsley

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Newville, City of, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions

Summary

HB694 allows the City of Newville to hold an election to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales for off-premises consumption are allowed after 1:00 p.m.

What This Bill Does

The bill lets Newville's governing body call a municipal election to ask voters if alcoholic beverages can be sold or dispensed on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. If the majority says Yes, licensed sellers (ABC Board licensees) and the city can serve the public on Sundays after 1:00 p.m under applicable laws, with the city able to set regulations. If the majority says No, Sunday sales would be prohibited unless another law or election later authorizes it. The election process, notice requirements, and costs are defined, and the measure is supplemental to existing city powers.

Who It Affects

• Qualified voters of the City of Newville, who will vote on the Sunday sales question.
• Alcoholic beverage licensees in Newville (ABC Board licensees) and City of Newville services, who could sell alcohol for off-premises, after 1:00 p.m. on Sundays if the vote is Yes and regulations permit.
• City of Newville government and residents, who would implement and regulate Sunday sales through ordinances if allowed.

Key Provisions

• The city may call an election to ask voters whether Sunday off-premises alcohol sales are allowed after 1:00 p.m. or at times set by the governing body.
• Ballot question is prescribed to read Yes/No on legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages on Sundays for off-premises use after 1:00 p.m.
• Election is conducted like other municipal elections; cost is paid from the municipality's general fund.
• If a majority votes Yes, sales may occur within the city limits on Sunday after 1:00 p.m. under ABC Board licensees and city serving the public, with local ordinances to regulate Sunday sales.
• If a majority votes No, Sunday sales are not allowed unless later authorized by law or another election.
• Provisions are additive to, and not a repeal of, existing powers of the City of Newville.
• The act becomes effective immediately after governor 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

Henry County