SB478 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jerry L. Fielding
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Talladega Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions
Summary: SB478 lets Lincoln, a city in Talladega County, put Sunday alcohol sales to a vote and set rules based on the outcome.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the City of Lincoln to hold an election to decide whether alcoholic beverages can be sold or dispensed on Sundays within the city. If the voters say Yes, Sunday sales would be allowed after 12:00 PM (noon) or after 8:00 AM on Sundays when a major Talladega Superspeedway racing event is held, by licensed vendors serving the general public, with the city able to regulate the sale. If the voters say No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 AM on Sundays, unless another law or later election changes that, and the election costs are covered by the city.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters within the City of Lincoln who will vote in the election to determine Sunday alcohol sales.
Licensed alcohol beverage vendors in Lincoln who would be allowed to sell on Sundays after noon or after 8:00 AM on race-event Sundays if the measure passes, or prohibited after 2:00 AM if it does not.

Key Provisions
The act applies only to the City of Lincoln in Talladega County.
The city may call a Sunday sales election within 30 days by resolving to do so.
Ballot question is fixed and asks whether the legal sale/distribution of alcoholic beverages should occur on Sundays after noon or after 8:00 AM on race-event Sundays.
Elections are held as municipal elections; notice must be published or posted at least three weeks before the election; the city pays the election costs.
Only qualified municipal voters may vote in the election.
If the majority votes Yes, Sunday sales are allowed after noon or after 8:00 AM on Talladega Superspeedway event Sundays, by licensees serving the general public, and the city may regulate Sunday sales by ordinance.
If the majority votes No, Sunday sales are not allowed after 2:00 AM on Sundays.
The act is cumulative and does not repeal existing powers of the City of Lincoln.
The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

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