HB308 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve ClouseRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Houston Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, referendums, municipalities, except for Dothan may opt out
Summary: HB308 would allow Sunday off-premises alcohol sales in Houston County, subject to a countywide vote and local opt-out rules for most municipalities.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes licensed retailers to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption on Sundays from 1:00 PM to midnight in Houston County. A referendum will be held at the next countywide election to decide whether Sunday sales are allowed countywide. Municipalities in Houston County, except the City of Dothan, may opt out of these Sunday sales by local ordinance; if the referendum passes, Sunday sales would be authorized as described. The act does not change other alcohol laws and takes effect immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Residents of Houston County who may be able to purchase alcohol on Sundays if the referendum approves the measure.
Licensed retail alcohol sellers in Houston County who could sell alcohol on Sundays during the 1:00 PM to midnight window if authorized and local opt-out rules allow.
Municipal governments within Houston County (excluding the City of Dothan), which can choose to opt out of Sunday sales by adopting an ordinance or resolution.
The City of Dothan, which is not subject to the municipal opt-out provision and would be governed by the statewide authorization if the referendum passes.

Key Provisions
Section 2(a): Sunday off-premises sales are authorized in Houston County for licensed retailers between 1:00 PM and midnight.
Section 2(b): Houston County municipalities, except the City of Dothan, may opt out of Sunday sales by ordinance or resolution.
Section 3: A referendum will be held at the next countywide election to determine whether Sunday sales may occur; ballot language is specified and a majority vote in favor is required to authorize sales.
Section 4: The act does not change other alcohol-related laws, and Section 5 states 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: Houston County