HB235 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Todd Greeson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Fort Payne, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB235 expands the City of Fort Payne by annexing a 320-acre tract in DeKalb County into its corporate limits.
What This Bill Does
The bill alters and extends Fort Payne’s boundary to include a specific 320-acre area described in Section 11, Township 6 South, Range 9 East, Huntsville Meridian. A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with the DeKalb County Judge of Probate for public inspection. Once effective, the annexed land becomes part of Fort Payne for all city purposes, with the act taking effect on the first day of the third month after the Governor signs it (or as otherwise provided by law).

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents within the 320-acre annexation area would become part of Fort Payne’s city limits and fall under its city government, rules, and services.
The City of Fort Payne and its taxpayers would gain jurisdiction over the annexed land and bear any associated costs and benefits of extending city services and governance to that area.

Key Provisions
Annexes approximately 320 acres in the SW diagonal half of Section 11, Township 6 South, Range 9 East, Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County into the City of Fort Payne.
A map showing the proposed annexation is filed with the DeKalb County Judge of Probate and is available for public inspection.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval (or as otherwise provided by law).

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