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SB352 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Hollywood, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales
Summary

SB352 lets the Town of Hollywood control Sunday alcohol sale hours by authorizing the town council to set those hours for licensed retailers serving the public in Hollywood, Jackson County.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the town council can regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during hours it chooses, for properly licensed retailers operating in Hollywood. The rules would apply to retailers licensed to sell alcohol to the general public in the town. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
  • Town of Hollywood government (town council) – gains authority to set Sunday alcohol sale hours by resolution
  • Licensed alcohol retailers in Hollywood – must follow the hours set by the town council
  • General public in Hollywood (residents and visitors) – may experience the availability of alcohol on Sundays during the set hours
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The town council may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales within hours determined by the council, through a majority-approved resolution, for properly licensed retailers serving the general public in Hollywood.
  • Section 2: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and the governor's approval, or otherwise as law.
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

Assigned Act No. 2016-154.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 589

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 551

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

April 7, 2016 Senate Passed
Yes 16
Abstained 1
Absent 18

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 13, 2016 House Passed
Yes 17
Abstained 51
Absent 37

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature