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SB392 Alabama 2018 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2018
Title
Baker Hill, alcoholic beverages, Sunday sales under certain conditions
Summary

The Town of Baker Hill in Barbour County could allow Sunday alcohol sales after 1:00 p.m. under local rules set by the town council.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the town council can pass an ordinance to permit the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. for properly licensed retailers. The council can decide which retailers may sell, whether off-premises sales are allowed, and other related conditions. The bill would take effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
  • Town of Baker Hill government: gains authority to regulate Sunday alcohol sales by ordinance and set conditions.
  • Alcoholic beverage retailers licensed by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board within Baker Hill: may be authorized to sell alcohol on Sundays after 1:00 p.m. and would be subject to the council's regulations (including whether off-premises sales are allowed).
Key Provisions
  • Applies only in the Town of Baker Hill in Barbour County.
  • Authorizes the town council, by ordinance, to regulate and permit Sunday sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages after 1:00 p.m. and to determine which licensed retailers may sell, whether off-premises sales are allowed, and other related rules.
  • Effective date: becomes law immediately after 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
Barbour County

Bill Actions

S

Beasley motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Roll Call 1236

S

Executive Amendment Offered

S

Delivered to Governor at 12:00 p.m. on March 22, 2018

S

Enrolled

H

Signature Requested

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 984

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 903

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 20, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 23
Absent 11

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 22, 2018 House Passed
Yes 17
Abstained 76
Absent 9

Beasley motion to Concur In and Adopt

March 28, 2018 Senate Passed
Yes 26
Absent 8

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature