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HB20 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Beckman
Paul Beckman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Millbrook in Elmore and Autauga Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, draft beer, exceptions
Summary

HB20 lets Millbrook regulate and permit Sunday on-site alcohol sales and draft beer through the city council, with training requirements and limits on off-premises keg beer.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, Millbrook's City Council can, by resolution, allow Sunday on-premises alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. at licensed ABC Board premises within the city, including hotels, conference centers, and golf courses. Licensees must ensure all servers complete the responsible vendor training required by the ABC Board. The Council may authorize sale and distribution of draft beer by ABC licensees, but keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption. The act adds to the city's existing powers and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
  • Residents and visitors of Millbrook who may be able to purchase alcohol for on-site consumption on Sundays after noon at eligible venues (hotels, conference centers, golf courses, etc.).
  • Retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board within Millbrook, who may conduct Sunday on-site sales and draft beer distribution under the new rules, and must ensure servers complete required training.
  • Hotels, conference centers, and golf courses located in Millbrook that may offer on-site alcohol service on Sundays under city authorization.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Applies only within the corporate limits of the City of Millbrook in Elmore and Autauga Counties.
  • Section 2: The City Council, by resolution, may regulate and permit Sunday on-premises alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. for licensed ABC Board establishments serving the public; servers must complete responsible vendor training.
  • Section 3: The City Council may authorize sale and distribution of draft beer by retail ABC licensees, but keg beer may not be sold for off-premises consumption.
  • Section 4: The act is cumulative and does not repeal existing powers.
  • Section 5: The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Elmore County

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 11, 2015 House Passed
Yes 41
Abstained 49
Absent 15

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 18, 2015 Senate Passed
Yes 21
Abstained 7
Absent 7

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature