HB431 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Becky Nordgren
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Etowah Co., alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized under certain conditions within a municipality or unincorporated area, referendums
Summary: HB431 allows separate elections in Etowah County to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales may occur in each municipality and in the unincorporated area, with results determining if licensed outlets can sell on Sundays.
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes separate referendums in every municipality and in the county's unincorporated area to decide on Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages. If a majority votes Yes, Sunday sale and distribution would be allowed for licensees serving the general public under ABC Board rules and local ordinances; if No, Sunday sales would be prohibited unless changed by law or a future election. Elections are funded by the local government, follow specified ballot formats and notice requirements, and the act applies only to Etowah County. Municipalities or the county may enact ordinances to regulate Sunday sales.

Who It Affects
Voters in Etowah County's municipalities and unincorporated areas, whose votes determine whether Sunday alcohol sales are allowed locally.
Alcoholic beverage licensees and ABC Board-regulated outlets serving the public, whose ability to sell on Sundays depends on the election results and subsequent local regulations.

Key Provisions
Authorizes separate Sunday-sales elections in each municipality within Etowah County and in the county's unincorporated area.
Ballot questions ask voters to approve or deny Sunday sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages, to be regulated by local ordinances.
If a municipality votes Yes, Sunday sales are allowed within that municipality under ABC Board licenses and local ordinances; if No, Sunday sales are prohibited unless changed by law or future election (no election within 12 months).
If the unincorporated area votes Yes, Sunday sales are allowed outside municipal limits under ABC Board licenses and county ordinances; if No, Sunday sales are prohibited unless changed by law or future election (no election within 12 months).
Elections funded by the respective local government; provisions are cumulative and do not repeal existing powers; effective immediately upon 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: Etowah County