HB758 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Joe Faust Alan Baker Steve McMillan
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Baldwin County, municipality, abatement of weeds a nuisance, procedures, Legislature by local law may also provide for, const. amend.
Summary: This bill is a constitutional amendment to let Baldwin County municipalities adopt weed-abatement ordinances, with the Legislature setting procedures, and requires voter approval.
What This Bill Does
If approved, it would allow municipalities in Baldwin County to adopt ordinances to abate weeds that are a public nuisance after notice to the property owner listed on county tax records. The ordinances could include abatement procedures and place liens on the property to recover abatement costs. The Legislature could provide, by local law, the specific procedures for how the abatement would be carried out. An election would be held to approve the amendment.

Who It Affects
Municipalities in Baldwin County, which would be authorized to adopt weed-abatement ordinances.
Property owners in Baldwin County whose properties are listed on the county tax records, who would receive notice before abatement and could have liens placed on their property to recover costs.

Key Provisions
The amendment would authorize Baldwin County municipalities to adopt ordinances for abating weeds that are a public nuisance after notice to the property owner on county tax records, and allow liens to recover abatement costs.
The Legislature, by local law, may establish the procedures for weed abatement by municipalities.
An election is required to adopt the constitutional amendment, with ballot language describing the measure.
The proposed amendment becomes part of the Alabama Constitution once approved by voters and the act's requirements are fulfilled.

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