HB549 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Gilbertown, corp. limits, alt.
Summary: HB549 would expand Gilbertown's borders by annexing about 7,040 acres in Choctaw County, but only if a public referendum approves.
What This Bill Does
The bill would add specified land in Choctaw County to Gilbertown's corporate limits. A referendum will be held during the 2012 Gilbertown municipal election to decide whether the annexation takes effect; the town would pay the election costs. A map showing the proposed annexation is available for public inspection, and the act would become effective only if the majority votes 'Yes' and after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and landowners within the described 7,040-acre area would become part of Gilbertown's corporate limits if the referendum passes, changing which local government provides their municipal services.
Qualified electors residing in the annexation territory will vote in the referendum; the Town of Gilbertown will bear the costs of the election.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters and extends Gilbertown's boundary to include about 7,040 acres in Choctaw County, within the described land boundaries.
Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexation is on file and open for public inspection at the Choctaw County Judge of Probate's office.
Section 3: The annexation becomes operative only if the majority of voters in the described territory voting in the August 28, 2012 referendum vote 'Yes'; if 'No,' the act is repealed.
Section 4: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

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