HB647 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jimmy Martin
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Chilton Co., alcoholic beverage sales authorized except on Sunday
Summary: HB647 would let Chilton County voters decide whether to allow the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages on days other than Sunday.
What This Bill Does
The bill requires an election in Chilton County, held with the next statewide primary or general election, to decide if alcoholic beverages may be sold, distributed, and consumed on any day except Sunday. If a majority votes Yes, such sales and distribution would be allowed on non-Sunday days; if No, they would be prohibited in the county. A No vote does not repeal alcohol sales rights in municipalities within the county that are already legal. The election would follow standard county procedures, with notice at least three weeks prior and costs paid from the county's general fund; only qualified voters may participate.

Who It Affects
Qualified voters in Chilton County who will vote in the election to decide whether non-Sunday alcohol sales are allowed.
Alcohol retailers and distributors operating in Chilton County, whose ability to sell and distribute on non-Sunday days would depend on the election outcome (Yes to allow, No to restrict).

Key Provisions
An election is to be held in Chilton County to determine whether alcoholic beverages may be legally sold or distributed on any day except Sunday, with the ballot asking: 'Do you favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within Chilton County on any day except Sunday? Yes, No.'
If the majority votes Yes, alcoholic beverages may be legally sold, distributed, and consumed within the county on non-Sunday days; if No, such sales are not allowed in the county (but municipal rights within the county may remain unaffected).
The election is conducted like other county elections; notice must be provided at least three weeks before the election; the cost is paid from the county general fund; only qualified voters may vote.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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