HB589 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Millican
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Ken Johnson Richard Baughn
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Double Springs, City of, corp. limits alt., referendum
Summary: HB589 would expand the City of Double Springs' boundaries by annexing seven described parcels in Winston County, contingent on a public referendum.
What This Bill Does
It alters and extends the city's corporate limits to include seven parcels near Lewis Smith Lake. The annexation would only take effect if a majority of the City of Double Springs electors and a majority of electors living on the annexed parcels vote Yes in a referendum, with the city paying election costs. The map of the annexation is on file with the Winston County Judge of Probate, and the annexation would become effective on the first day of the month following the referendum; if the majority votes No, the act has no effect. If no registered voters reside on the annexed property, the referendum may be held as a municipal election or with a regularly scheduled primary or general election.

Who It Affects
Property owners within Parcels 1-7 described in the bill, who would become residents of the City of Double Springs if annexed (and thus subject to city taxes and city services).
Voters in the City of Double Springs and in the annexed area who would vote in the annexation referendum.
City of Double Springs government (city council, judge of probate) responsible for carrying out the annexation and election logistics, including covering costs.
Winston County election officials who would administer the referendum and maintain annexation records.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends the City of Double Springs' boundary to include seven specified parcels in Winston County (Parcels 1-7) near Lewis Smith Lake.
Section 2: Requires a map showing the proposed annexation to be on file with the Winston County Judge of Probate.
Section 3: Annexation becomes effective only if approved by a majority of the city's electors and a majority of the electors on the annexed property in a referendum; outlines ballot language and procedures if there are no registered voters on the property.
Section 4: Sets the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after governor approval or when it becomes law.

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Subjects: Double Springs