HB493 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Lexington, alcoholic beverages, sale of draft beer authorized, establishments selling required to provide equipment necessary to dispense, referendum
Summary: Lexington voters can decide, by election, whether to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages and draft beer in the town on all days except Sundays.
What This Bill Does
The bill lets Lexington hold a local election to determine if alcohol and draft beer can be sold for on- and off-premises consumption each day of the week except Sunday. If a majority votes Yes, licensed clubs and ABC Board licensees in Lexington could legally sell alcohol daily (excluding Sundays) under state and town rules. If No, such sales would not be allowed under this act. The act becomes law immediately after the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and qualified voters of Lexington who will vote in the referendum and determine whether alcohol sales are allowed daily (except Sundays).
Licensed alcohol retailers and clubs in Lexington (ABC Board licensees) who could sell alcoholic beverages and draft beer daily (except Sundays) if the measure passes.

Key Provisions
Allows the Town of Lexington to hold an election to decide if alcoholic beverages and draft beer can be sold each day of the week except Sunday within the town.
Ballot asks voters to approve or disapprove the sale and distribution for on- and off-premises consumption, with specific phrasing provided.
First election occurs at the next municipal election; subsequent elections follow normal municipal election procedures; results are certified as required by law.
Notice of the election must be published or posted at least three weeks before the election; election costs are paid from the town's general fund.
If a majority votes Yes, sales may be conducted by ABC Board licensees and Lexington establishments in compliance with laws and town ordinances; if No, sales are prohibited unless changed by law or later election.
A minimum of 360 days must pass between elections held under this act.
The act is cumulative and does not repeal existing powers of Lexington.
The act becomes effective immediately upon the 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: Lauderdale County