SB456 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Taylor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Elmore Co., Millbrook and Wetumpka, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales and draft beer authorized

Summary

The bill would let Millbrook and Wetumpka voters decide by referendum whether to allow Sunday on-site alcohol sales at certain licensed venues, with server training required for staff and the change limited to within each city.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes the Millbrook and Wetumpka City Councils to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales for on-premises consumption after 12:00 p.m. at eligible ABC Board licensees within each city. The authorization only takes effect if a majority of voters in a city vote yes in a referendum held with the next primary election. Licensees must ensure all servers complete responsible vendor training. The act applies only to the two cities and excludes licensees that offer gambling or Class II/III gaming from its scope; it becomes effective immediately upon governor signing.

Who It Affects

• Residents and general public in Millbrook and Wetumpka, who may gain access to Sunday on-site alcohol service if the referendum passes.
• ABC Board licensees and their employees in Millbrook and Wetumpka, who may be permitted to sell alcohol on Sundays after noon and must complete responsible vendor training.

Key Provisions

• Millbrook section: City Council may regulate and permit Sunday on-premises alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. at licensed premises within the city, with servers required to complete responsible vendor training; must win a city referendum.
• Wetumpka section: City Council may regulate and permit Sunday on-premises alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. at licensed premises within the city, with servers required to complete responsible vendor training; must win a city referendum.
• Referendum condition: The Sunday sales authorization becomes effective only if a majority vote in the city referendum approves it, held in conjunction with the next primary election.
• Scope and exceptions: Applies only to the two Elmore County cities and to ABC Board licensees serving the general public; excludes licensees that offer gambling or Class II/III gaming from the act.
• Effective date: Takes effect 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

Elmore County