HB154 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Juandalynn GivanRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Graysville, corp. limits alt.

Summary

HB154 would expand Graysville's boundaries by annexing a long list of Jefferson County parcels into the city's corporate limits.

What This Bill Does

The bill alters, rearranges, and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits to include numerous described parcels within Graysville. If enacted, those parcels would become part of Graysville and be subject to the city's laws, zoning, and services. In many cases, minerals and mining rights on the land are reserved and not transferred, and several parcels are listed as subject to existing easements or rights of way. A map showing the proposed annexation area is on file and publicly accessible, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Property owners within the described parcels would have their land annexed into the City of Graysville and become subject to city laws, taxes, and services.
• The City of Graysville would gain jurisdiction over the newly annexed areas, including governance, zoning, and provision of city services.

Key Provisions

• The boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Graysville are altered, rearranged, and extended to include the listed parcels within Jefferson County.
• Minerals and mining rights on many parcels are reserved and not conveyed to Graysville; ownership of those rights remains with the grantor or as specifically noted.
• Many parcels are described as subject to existing easements, rights of way, and restrictions, which remain in effect after annexation.
• A map showing the proposed annexation territory is on file with the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County and is open to public inspection.
• The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval 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

Jefferson County