HB719 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barry Mask
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Wren Paul Beckman
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Wetumpka, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB719 would expand the City of Wetumpka's boundaries by annexing several highway-right-of-way parcels and surrounding land in Elmore County, with a public-need finding and new city authority over the annexed areas.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the area described in Section 3 would become part of the City of Wetumpka and be governed by Wetumpka laws. The city would have the same authority there as in other parts of Wetumpka and would provide municipal services to those lands. A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with the Elmore County Judge of Probate and open to the public. The act takes effect January 1, 2013 after approval.

Who It Affects
Residents and businesses located in the annexed highway right-of-way segments would become Wetumpka residents or customers of Wetumpka city services and subject to Wetumpka rules.
Elmore County would see governance over the annexed areas shift toward Wetumpka, as the city gains jurisdiction and authority there.

Key Provisions
Annexes specific highway rights-of-way and surrounding lands into Wetumpka, expanding its corporate limits.
Section 1 finds annexation to be in the public interest and enables noncontiguous areas to join and receive city services, while preserving the city's powers and future annexation rights.
Section 2 states annexed areas are under Wetumpka laws and ordinances, with the city council having jurisdiction there.
Section 3 details the actual annexation areas, including US 231 ROW, AL 14 ROWs, Wetumpka Bypass ROW, AL 111 ROW, and AL 9 ROW.
Section 4 requires a map of the proposed annexation to be on file in the Judge of Probate's office for public inspection.
Sections 5 and 6 establish severability and an effective date of January 1, 2013.

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Subjects: Elmore County