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SB462 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Paul Bussman
Paul Bussman
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Cullman Co., corporate limits alt.
Summary

SB462 expands the City of Cullman's boundaries by annexing two described land tracts into the city limits.

What This Bill Does

It adds two parcels totaling about 170.6 acres to Cullman’s city limits (110.50 acres in Tract 1 and 60.1 acres in Tract 2). The land becomes part of the city and would be subject to city laws, regulations, and services. The annexation is conditioned on existing rights-of-way and easements and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it, with a public map on file.

Who It Affects
  • Property owners and landowners within the two described tracts (Tract 1: 110.50 acres; Tract 2: 60.1 acres) — their land would be inside Cullman city limits and subject to city ordinances and services.
  • The City of Cullman and its residents/businesses in the expanded area — the city gains jurisdiction over the annexed land and must plan and provide city services and governance for it.
Key Provisions
  • Annexation of two described parcels totaling 110.50 acres and 60.1 acres into the City of Cullman, expanding its corporate limits.
  • Annexation is subject to existing rights-of-way and easements of record; a map showing the proposed annexation is on file for public inspection; effective date is the first day of the third month after the Governor's approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Cullman County

Bill Actions

Forwarded to Governor on May 2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 2012

Assigned Act No. 2012-307.

Enrolled

Signature Requested

Passed Second House

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1131

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

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 655

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

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 22, 2012 Senate Passed
Yes 24
Abstained 5
Absent 6

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

May 2, 2012 House Passed
Yes 29
Abstained 38
Absent 38

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature