SB542 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Scott Beason
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Hayden, corp. limits alt.
Summary: SB542 would expand the Town of Hayden's corporate limits by annexing a large number of Blount County parcels, expanding Hayden's boundaries to include many tracts around Smoke Rise, Mountain Woods Lake, Magnolia Downs, and related areas while excluding certain roads and easements.
What This Bill Does
The bill alters, rearranges, and extends Hayden's boundary lines to include numerous described tracts within Blount County. It also references a map on file showing the proposed annexation area and lists multiple exclusions of roads and rights-of-way. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Owners and residents of the annexed tracts would join Hayden's city limits and become subject to municipal governance, ordinances, taxes, and city-provided services.
The Town of Hayden would expand its jurisdiction, maintenance responsibilities, and planning authority to cover the newly annexed areas.

Key Provisions
Section 1: The boundary lines and corporate limits of the Town of Hayden in Blount County are altered, rearranged, and extended to include numerous described tracts around Smoke Rise, Mountain Woods Lake, Magnolia Downs, Fox Ridge, and other parcels, with precise metes-and-bounds descriptions for each tract (and numerous exclusions noted).
Section 2: A map showing the territory proposed for annexation is on file in the office of the Judge of Probates and is open for public inspection; the annexation area is defined by referenced tracts and boundaries.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and the Governor's approval.

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Subjects: Blount County