HB489 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Childersburg, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, referendum
Summary: HB489 lets Childersburg voters decide whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m., and if approved, lets the city council regulate how those sales occur.
What This Bill Does
The bill applies only in the City of Childersburg. If a referendum passes, the city council may permit Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. for properly licensed retailers and regulate details by ordinance, including whether sales are for off-premises consumption. The referendum determines public support, and the city pays the cost; if the referendum fails, Sunday sales are not allowed for at least 12 months. The measure becomes law after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
Residents of Childersburg who will vote in the referendum and, if approved, may experience Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m.
Alcoholic beverage retailers licensed by the Alabama ABC Board in Childersburg, who could be allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. under city rules.

Key Provisions
Authorizes Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. only if approved by a city referendum.
City council may regulate which retailers may sell on Sundays and whether sales are for off-premises consumption, via ordinance.
Referendum held at next regular or scheduled special election; costs paid by the city; no second referendum within 12 months if the first fails.
Effective date: becomes law after 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.
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