SB443 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lowell Barron
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Fort Payne, corp. limits alt.
Summary: SB443 adds multiple land parcels and road rights-of-way to the City of Fort Payne's corporate limits in DeKalb County.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the city's boundaries to include Tracts I through XI, bringing in numerous land parcels totaling about 801 acres (plus several road right-of-way areas). It specifically adds the right-of-way for Alabama Highway 35 and several DeKalb County roads (78, 255, 256, 89) to the city's limits. A map showing the proposed annexation is on file and publicly accessible. The annexation becomes effective immediately after the bill is signed by the governor.

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents within the annexed tracts (I–VI) and along the included road rights-of-way, who would become part of the Fort Payne corporate limits and thus subject to city laws, taxes, and city-provided services.
The City of Fort Payne and DeKalb County, which would see the included lands and road corridors come under Fort Payne's jurisdiction and governance.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Fort Payne to include Tracts I–XI, detailing land parcels and road rights-of-way within DeKalb County (various acreages listed for the tracts; notably Tracts I–V and VI with specific acreage, plus Tracts VII–XI describing rights-of-way).
Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexation territory is filed with the DeKalb County Probate Office and is open for public inspection per state law.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following passage and the governor's approval.

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