HB350 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James O. Gordon

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mike CurtisBill J. DukesJohn RobinsonRod Scott

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure

Summary

HB350 lets any Alabama municipality annex unincorporated land enclosed within its borders for at least a year using the same Class 4 procedures.

What This Bill Does

The bill expands annexation authority to all municipalities, allowing them to annex unincorporated territory that has been enclosed within their limits for one year or more using the existing Class 4 procedures. It creates two annexation tracks: a general track for any size area, and a smaller-track for areas of 15 acres or less, both requiring an ordinance stating the territory is enclosed and is in the municipality's public good. Annexations would take effect after the ordinance is adopted, published, and filed with the county probate office, and must be completed within one year of the act’s effective date. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor’s approval.

Who It Affects

• All municipalities in Alabama, who gain new authority to annex enclosed unincorporated territory using existing Class 4 procedures.
• Property owners and residents in unincorporated areas that are enclosed within a municipality’s boundaries, who could find their area annexed into the municipality under these procedures.

Key Provisions

• Any municipality may annex all or part of unincorporated territory enclosed within its limits for one year or more, by adopting an ordinance declaring the territory is enclosed and that annexation is in the public good; annexation becomes effective after publication and filing with the county probate judge; must occur within one year of the act’s effective date.
• A second annexation option allows annexing all or part of enclosed unincorporated territory up to 15 acres in size, with the same requirements and one-year window as the general track.
• The ordinance must include a map of the territory to be annexed and must be filed with the probate judge for the county where the territory is located.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

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

Subjects

Municipalities