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SB124 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Fort Payne, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales, city council may permit
Summary

Allows Fort Payne’s city council to set Sunday alcohol sale hours for licensed retailers serving the public.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Fort Payne City Council may regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during specific hours by a majority vote. These hours apply to properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public within the city. The act takes effect immediately after being approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • General public in Fort Payne who may purchase alcoholic beverages on Sundays during the hours set by the city council
  • Licensed retailers in Fort Payne who hold valid Alcoholic Beverage Control Board licenses and serve the general public and may sell during those Sunday hours
Key Provisions
  • Section 1 authorizes the City Council of Fort Payne to regulate and permit Sunday alcohol sales during certain hours for properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public, as determined by resolution by a majority of the council
  • Section 2 states the act becomes effective immediately after passage and gubernatorial 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
DeKalb County

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2018-168.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 422

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 167

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

January 30, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 26
Absent 8

Jones motion to Adopt

February 15, 2018 House Passed
Yes 78
No 5
Absent 19

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 22, 2018 House Passed
Yes 15
Abstained 70
Absent 17

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature