HB706 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Marcel Black
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Sheffield, corp. limits alt. to annex certain property and the old Norfolk Southern Railroad Company bridge over the Tennessee River located partially in Colbert County and partially in Lauderdale County
Summary: This act annexes specific land parcels and the old Norfolk Southern bridge over the Tennessee River into the City of Sheffield, expanding its boundaries into parts of Lauderdale and Colbert Counties.
What This Bill Does
It alters Sheffield's boundary lines to annex three described parcels and the remainder of the old Norfolk Southern bridge over the Tennessee River, totaling about 39.24 acres. The land is located in Lauderdale County and Colbert County and would be added to Sheffield's corporate limits. The annexed land would be subject to Sheffield's laws and city services. A map showing the annexation is on file with the county probate offices and is open to public inspection; the act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners within Parcels 1-3 and the bridge area in Lauderdale and Colbert Counties would become part of Sheffield city limits and be subject to its laws, taxes, and services.
The City of Sheffield and its current residents would gain new land and population, affecting city boundaries, governance, and potential service provision.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters boundary lines and annexes into Sheffield three described parcels and the remainder of the Norfolk Southern bridge, totaling 39.24 acres (Parcel 1 = 7.28 acres; Parcel 2 = 0.60 acre; Parcel 3 = 31.36 acres). The property is located along the Norfolk Southern Railway Florence Branch main track and the bridge.
Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexation is on file in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Colbert County and in Lauderdale County, and is open to public inspection.
Section 3: The act becomes effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor.
Note: The description specifies that this act does not include any property that has previously been annexed to the City of Sheffield.

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Subjects: Colbert County