SB509 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lowell Barron
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Stevenson, corp. limits alt.
Summary: SB509 expands the city of Stevenson by annexing a specific strip of land and road area along Alabama Highway 117 in Jackson County.
What This Bill Does
It alters and extends Stevenson’s boundary to include all rights-of-way and land between the rights-of-way along Alabama Highway 117, from near the current northern boundary near US 72 to a southern boundary defined by a line across the highway at Jackson County Road 91. The annexed area becomes part of Stevenson’s corporate limits. A map showing the proposed annexation is filed with the Jackson County Probate Judge and is open for public inspection. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and landowners in the annexed territory will become part of Stevenson city limits and be subject to municipal taxes, ordinances, and city services.
The City of Stevenson gains jurisdiction over the annexed area; Jackson County boundary descriptors are updated to reflect the new city limits.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters and extends the boundary lines to include the designated territory along Alabama Highway 117, with the north boundary near US 72 and a southern boundary defined by a line perpendicular to the highway at the intersection with Jackson County Road 91.
Section 2: A map showing the territory to be annexed is on file in the office of the Judge of Probate in Jackson County and is open to public inspection.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor 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: Jackson County