HB322 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Lincoln, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, times for sale for race days at international speedway in Talladega Co., referendum
Summary: HB322 would let Lincoln voters decide, via a referendum, whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed after 1:00 p.m. (and after 7:00 a.m. on race days at the International Speedway), with the city council set to regulate who may sell it.
What This Bill Does
If a referendum passes, the City of Lincoln could permit Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. The city council would then regulate which retailers could sell and whether sales are for off-premises consumption. The council could also authorize Sunday sales after 7:00 a.m. on Sundays when races are held at the International Speedway in the county. The act requires a referendum to approve the change, and the city would pay for the referendum; a second referendum can't occur within 12 months if the first fails.

Who It Affects
Voters and residents of Lincoln: decide via referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed and under what hours.
Alcoholic beverage retailers in Lincoln: could be permitted to sell on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. (and after 7:00 a.m. on race days) if authorized and regulated by the city.

Key Provisions
Section 2: Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. may be authorized by the city council after a referendum; if approved, the council may permit sale and consumption on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. and may authorize after 7:00 a.m. on Sundays with races at the International Speedway; council may regulate which licensees may sell and whether off-premises sales are allowed.
Section 3: A referendum must be held to determine if the public supports Sunday alcohol sales; if a majority votes in favor, sales may be provided as authorized.
Section 4: The referendum is held at the next regular election or a special election; the city pays the costs; a second referendum cannot be held within 12 months after a failed referendum.
Section 5: The act takes effect immediately after passage and governor approval, or when it becomes law by other means.

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