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SB292 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Stevenson, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council authorized to regulate
Summary

SB292 lets the City of Stevenson set Sunday alcohol sale hours for licensed retailers by council decision.

What This Bill Does

The Stevenson city council can regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during specific hours, as determined by the council. This applies to properly licensed retail licensees under the ABC Board who serve the general public in Stevenson. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval or upon becoming law.

Who It Affects
  • Residents of Stevenson, who may see changes in when alcohol can be bought on Sundays.
  • Retail alcohol licensees in Stevenson, who may operate on Sundays during the hours set by the city council.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The city council, by majority vote, may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during hours the council sets for properly licensed ABC Board licensees serving the general public in Stevenson.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect immediately after it is passed and approved by the Governor (or when it otherwise becomes law).
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Jackson County

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2017-144.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Lawrence motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 404

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

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 364

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

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 16, 2017 Senate Passed
Yes 22
Absent 13

Lawrence motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 6, 2017 House Passed
Yes 20
Abstained 71
Absent 13

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature