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HB475 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Lincoln, corp. limits alt.
Summary

HB475 expands the City of Lincoln's corporate limits by annexing specified land in Talladega County near Interstate 20.

What This Bill Does

It alters and extends Lincoln's boundary to include the land described in the act, adding parcels near Interstate 20, Technology Way, and County Road 145, as well as areas in Section 4 and nearby sections. The annexed land becomes part of Lincoln's city limits and would fall under the city's zoning, services, and taxes. A map showing the annexed territory will be filed with the Talladega County Judge of Probate for public inspection. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects
  • Property owners whose land is described in the annexation; their property will be included in Lincoln's city limits and subject to Lincoln's zoning, services, and taxes.
  • Residents and businesses in Lincoln and nearby areas who will gain extended city boundaries and potential changes in city services and governance for the annexed areas.
Key Provisions
  • Annexes specific land into the City of Lincoln's corporate limits, as described by metes-and-bounds boundaries and sections referenced in the act.
  • Requires a map showing the proposed annexed territory to be on file with the Talladega County Judge of Probate for public inspection.
  • Provides that the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor's approval.
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

Delivered to Governor on April 3, 2012 at 4:06 p. m.

Assigned Act No. 2012-183.

Clerk of the House Certification

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 436

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 291

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

March 14, 2012 House Passed
Yes 39
Abstained 34
Absent 32

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 5, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 23
Abstained 2
Absent 10

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature