SB120 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, markup set, increases limited based on act of Legislature

Summary

SB 120 would require that any increase in the markup on alcohol sold by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board must be enacted by the Legislature through a new law.

What This Bill Does

The bill stops the ABC Board from raising its markup on alcoholic beverages unless a legislative bill is passed. It defines markup using the existing definition from Alabama law (Section 28-3-53.2). It also repeals conflicting laws and becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it or it otherwise becomes law. Practically, price increases tied to markup could only happen if the Legislature approves them.

Who It Affects

• Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: cannot unilaterally raise the markup on alcoholic beverages; any increase requires a law passed by the Legislature.
• Consumers/general public: price increases on alcoholic beverages would require legislative action, potentially limiting automatic price hikes.

Key Provisions

• The markup on the sale of alcoholic beverages by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may not be increased except by a bill enacted into law by the Legislature.
• For the purposes of this act, 'markup' has the same meaning as defined in Section 28-3-53.2, Code of Alabama 1975.
• All laws or parts of laws that conflict with this act are repealed.
• This act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its becoming law otherwise.

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

Subjects

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board