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HB559 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Johnny Mack Morrow
Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Littleville, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales authorized
Summary

Allows the Town of Littleville to set Sunday alcohol sale hours by local ordinance for properly licensed retailers serving the public.

What This Bill Does

The town may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during specific hours through an ordinance. The rules apply to retail licensees that hold Alabama ABC Board licenses and operate in Littleville to serve the general public. The act takes effect immediately after it is signed by the governor.

Who It Affects
  • Retail licensees licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that serve the public in Littleville, who would follow the local Sunday sale hours.
  • The Town of Littleville's government and its residents/visitors who are impacted by the local Sunday alcohol sale hours and permitting decisions.
Key Provisions
  • The governing body may regulate and permit Sunday alcoholic beverage sales during certain hours by ordinance, for properly licensed retailers serving the general public in Littleville.
  • Sales must be by retail licensees licensed by the ABC Board and the Town of Littleville.
  • Effective date: immediately after passage and 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
Littleville

Bill Actions

H

Forwarded to Governor on May 17, 2017 at 5:13 p.m.

H

Assigned Act No. 2017-427.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

H

Enrolled

S

Signature Requested

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1115

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

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 738

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

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 3, 2017 House Passed
Yes 21
Abstained 79
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 17, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 18
Absent 17

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature