HB77 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2018
Title: Childersburg, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales by retail licensees, city council authorized to regulate and permit, referendum
Summary: HB 77 would let Childersburg voters decide, via a local referendum, whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m., with the city council then regulating how it would work.
What This Bill Does
This bill creates a local referendum to decide whether Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. can occur in the City of Childersburg. If the referendum passes, the city council may adopt an ordinance permitting Sunday sales after 1:00 p.m. and set rules about which licensees may sell and whether sales are for on-site or off-site consumption, among other details. The referendum costs are paid by the city, and a failed referendum cannot be repeated within 12 months unless a new election is held.

Who It Affects
Residents and voters of the City of Childersburg, whose vote in the referendum determines whether Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. could be allowed.
Local alcohol retailers licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board operating in Childersburg, who could be allowed to sell and permit consumption on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. if the referendum passes and the council enacts regulations.

Key Provisions
Applies only in the City of Childersburg in Talladega County.
If voters approve, the city council may permit Sunday sales after 1:00 p.m. by licensed ABC Board retailers.
The council can regulate which licensees may sell and whether sales are for on-site or off-site consumption, along with other regulatory details.
A referendum must be held to determine public support; a majority vote is required to authorize Sunday sales.
Costs of the referendum are paid by the city; if the referendum fails, a new vote cannot be held within 12 months.
Effective date: the act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it or after it becomes law by other means.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Talladega County