SB145 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jerry L. Fielding
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Lincoln, Talladega Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions
Summary: SB145 lets Lincoln voters decide by local election whether alcohol can be sold on Sundays, and if approved, allows Sunday sales after noon (or after 8:00 a.m. on race-event Sundays) under state licensing rules.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes Lincoln to hold a municipal election to determine Sunday alcohol sales. If the majority votes Yes, licensed vendors can sell or dispense alcohol on Sundays within the city after noon, or after 8:00 a.m. on Sundays when a major Talladega Superspeedway race is held, subject to existing laws and city regulations; outside those hours, Sunday sales would be unlawful. If the majority votes No, Sunday sales would be prohibited after 2:00 a.m. on Sundays, with the possibility of another election later to legalize sales. The city would pay the election costs, and the change would take effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters of the City of Lincoln (residents within the city limits) who will vote in the local Sunday-sales election.
Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licensees and City of Lincoln licensees serving the general public, who could legally sell alcohol on Sundays only if the election results are Yes and hours are permitted.

Key Provisions
The City of Lincoln may call a Sunday-sales election within 30 days of the act becoming law; the city pays the election costs.
Ballot asks whether the municipality should permit legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages on Sundays after noon or after 8:00 a.m. on Sundays with Talladega Superspeedway racing events.
If the majority votes Yes, Sunday sales are allowed by licensed vendors serving the general public after the specified hours, under applicable laws and city regulations; outside those hours, Sunday sales are unlawful.
If the majority votes No, Sunday sales are prohibited after 2:00 a.m. on Sundays; a subsequent election could legalize Sunday sales in the future; 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: Talladega County