HB789 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randy Davis

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Harry ShiverJoe FaustAlan BakerSteve McMillan

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Baldwin Co., Stockton Landmark District, boundaries defined, annexation by local law prohibited, const. amend. (2010-20834)

Summary

Defines the Stockton Landmark District in Baldwin County and bars local-law annexation of any property within the district into any municipality.

What This Bill Does

It proposes a constitutional amendment to define the Stockton Landmark District with specific geographic boundaries. It also prohibits any property inside the district from being annexed into a municipality by local law. The amendment would be put to a vote under Alabama’s constitutional amendment process. If voters approve, the amendment would become part of the Alabama Constitution.

Who It Affects

• Property owners within the Stockton Landmark District: their properties cannot be annexed into any municipality by local law.
• Local governments/municipalities in Baldwin County: they are prohibited from annexing property within the Stockton Landmark District by local law.

Key Provisions

• Defines the Stockton Landmark District in Baldwin County with explicit geographic boundaries described in the bill (including reference to I-65, Little Halls Creek, Halls Creek, Tensaw Lake, Tensaw River, etc.).
• No property within the Stockton Landmark District may be annexed into any municipality by local law.
• Requires an election to approve the proposed constitutional amendment under Alabama’s amendment process, with standard Yes/No ballot format.
• If approved, the amendment becomes part of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Baldwin County