HB589 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Robinson
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Hollywood, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB589 would expand Hollywood's city limits in Jackson County to include the right of way of U.S. Highway 72 from the current eastern boundary to where it intersects the West bank of Mud Creek.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the boundary lines so that the highway right of way along U.S. Highway 72 becomes part of the Hollywood city limits. A map showing the proposed annexation is filed with the Jackson County Judge of Probate and open for public inspection. The law would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
The City of Hollywood (gains over the newly annexed land and any associated municipal jurisdiction).
Residents or landowners along the U.S. Highway 72 right of way within the annexed area (they would be within Hollywood city limits).

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends Hollywood's boundary to include the right of way of U.S. Highway 72 from the eastern boundary to the point where it intersects the West bank of Mud Creek.
Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with the Jackson County Judge of Probate and is open to public inspection.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval, or when it otherwise becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Jackson County