HB137 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Baldwin Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, on-premises consumption
Summary: HB137 allows the City of Bay Minette to hold an election to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales for on‑premises consumption are allowed.
What This Bill Does
The act authorizes Bay Minette to call a municipal election within one year to ask voters if alcoholic beverages can be sold on Sundays for on‑premises consumption. If a majority votes Yes, licensed retailers may sell and dispense alcohol on Sundays within the city under state and local regulations. If No, Sunday sales are not allowed unless changed by another election or by applicable law. The measure applies only to Bay Minette and becomes effective October 1, 2015.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters in the City of Bay Minette who will vote in the municipal election to determine Sunday alcohol sales.
Licensed alcohol retailers and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board operating in Bay Minette, who could sell alcohol on Sundays for on‑premises consumption if the election approves it, and who would be regulated by city and state laws.

Key Provisions
Authorizes the City of Bay Minette to hold a Sunday alcohol sales election within one year, with a ballot question asking whether to permit Sunday sales for on‑premises consumption by licensed retailers.
If the majority votes Yes, Sunday sales may occur under applicable laws and regulations, and the city may enact ordinances to regulate any aspect of Sunday alcohol sales; if No, Sunday sales are prohibited unless later changed by law or a future election.

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