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HB297 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Sylacauga, corp. limits alt.
Summary

HB297 would annex 14 specific parcels in Talladega County into the City of Sylacauga, expanding its boundaries by about 29 acres.

What This Bill Does

The bill alters, rearranges, and extends Sylacauga's boundary to include 14 described parcels. Those parcels would become part of the City of Sylacauga, subject to the city’s laws, taxes, and services. A map showing the annexed territory is on file for public inspection, and the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it passes and receives the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
  • Property owners of the 14 described parcels, who would have their land incorporated into the City of Sylacauga and become subject to city taxes, zoning, and services.
  • The City of Sylacauga and its existing residents/taxpayers, as the city expands its boundaries, services, and tax base to cover the annexed area.
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: Alters and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Sylacauga to include 14 described parcels in Talladega County, with each parcel detailed by description and address and totaling roughly 29 acres.
  • Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexed territory is on file in the Judge of Probate's office and available for public inspection.
  • Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and the 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.

Bill Actions

Forwarded to Governor on March 20, 2012 at 2:09 p. m. on March 20, 2012.

Assigned Act No. 2012-170.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 313

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation No. 1

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 83

Third Reading Passed

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

February 23, 2012 House Passed
Yes 37
Abstained 35
Absent 33

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 17, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 24
Abstained 6
Absent 5

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature