HB466 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Connie C. Rowe
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Jasper, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees for off-premises consumption, city council authorized to regulate and permit, referendum
Summary: In Jasper, Alabama, the city may allow Sunday alcohol sales after noon if voters approve in a referendum, with local rules on who can sell and whether sales are for off-premises consumption.
What This Bill Does
Allows the City of Jasper to hold a referendum to decide if Sunday alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. should be allowed. If the referendum passes, the city council may permit Sunday sales and consumption after noon by licensed retailers, and may regulate which licensees can sell and whether purchases are for off-premises consumption. The referendum costs are paid by the city, and a second referendum cannot be held within 12 months if the first fails. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Voters in Jasper, who will decide in a referendum whether Sunday alcohol sales after 12:00 p.m. should be allowed.
Licensed alcohol retailers in Jasper and city regulators, who could be allowed to sell and consume alcohol on Sundays after noon if approved and who would be subject to local rules and oversight.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The act applies only to the City of Jasper in Walker County.
Section 2: If the referendum approves, the city council may authorize Sunday sale and consumption after 12:00 p.m. and may regulate which retail licensees may sell, whether sales are for off-premises consumption, and other aspects.
Section 3: A referendum must be held to determine public support, and a majority of voters must approve for Sunday sales after 12:00 p.m. to be provided.
Section 4: The referendum will be held at the next regular election or a special election called for that purpose; the city pays the costs; no second referendum within 12 months if the first fails.
Section 5: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and 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: Walker County