HB342 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard J. Laird

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Woodland, corp. limits alt., referendum

Summary

HB342 would expand Woodland's boundaries to include about 960 acres in Randolph County, pending a voter referendum.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds six tracts totaling roughly 960 acres to Woodland's corporate limits. A map of the proposed annexation is on file for public inspection. The change only takes effect if a majority of voters in the annexation area vote Yes in a referendum called by Woodland, with the city paying the election costs. If Yes, the annexation becomes operative immediately; if No, the act is repealed and the change does not take effect; the act becomes law after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents and landowners within the six described parcels, who would become part of Woodland and be subject to its laws and municipal services if the referendum passes.
• The City of Woodland (and its current residents) would gain new territory and potential population, and would be responsible for paying the election costs and providing municipal governance and services for the annexed area.

Key Provisions

• Annexation of approximately 960 acres into the municipality of Woodland, changing its boundary to include the specified parcels described by legal land descriptions.
• Annexation is conditional on a referendum of qualified electors residing in the proposed territory; the city designates the election date, pays costs, and the measure passes if majority votes Yes (making the annexation operative) or fails if majority votes No (repealing the act).

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

Subjects

Randolph County