HB542 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Troy, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized, referendum
Summary: The bill would let Troy voters decide, in a local referendum, whether Sunday alcohol sales can occur after noon if a city ordinance permits it.
What This Bill Does
It authorizes the City Council of Troy to regulate and permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises and off-premises consumption after 12:00 p.m. on Sundays by properly licensed retailers. The new power only takes effect if a majority of Troy voters approve in a referendum held by the city, with the city covering election costs not paid by other government entities. If the referendum passes, the ordinance becomes operative immediately; if not, the act is repealed. The bill would become law after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Troy residents and voters: will decide via referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales after noon are allowed; their vote determines the ordinance's effectiveness.
Licensed alcohol retailers and the city government: may sell alcohol on Sundays after noon if authorized; the city can regulate the sales through an ordinance and pays any election costs not reimbursed by other agencies.

Key Provisions
Section 1 authorizes the Troy City Council to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. for on-premises and off-premises consumption by properly licensed retailers serving the general public.
Section 2 makes the ordinance operative only if a majority of qualified Troy electors vote Yes in a city-designated referendum; it outlines the election process, ballot question, and cost responsibility (the city pays any costs not covered by another government entity). If the vote is No, the act is repealed.
Section 3 states the act becomes effective immediately after 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: Troy