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SB171 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Scottsboro, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate
Summary

The bill authorizes Scottsboro to set Sunday alcohol sale hours for licensed retailers in the city.

What This Bill Does

It lets the Scottsboro city council regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales by adopting a resolution with a majority vote to set the hours for properly licensed retailers serving the public. The hours are determined by the council and apply to retailers with ABC Board and city licenses. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it.

Who It Affects
  • Residents and visitors in Scottsboro, who may be able to buy alcohol on Sundays during the hours set by the city
  • Licensed alcohol retailers in Scottsboro (holders of ABC Board and city licenses), who may sell alcohol on Sundays during the hours approved by the city
Key Provisions
  • The city council may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales by adopting a majority-vote resolution
  • Hours on Sundays are determined by the council and apply to properly licensed retailers serving the general public in Scottsboro
  • The act becomes effective immediately following the governor's 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
Jackson County

Bill Actions

S

Delivered to Governor at 10:40 a.m. on March 19, 2015

H

Assigned Act No. 2015-21.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 141

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 92

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 17, 2015 Senate Passed
Yes 18
Abstained 4
Absent 13

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 19, 2015 House Passed
Yes 31
Abstained 51
Absent 23

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature