HB201 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Millican
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Double Springs, City of, corp. limits alt., referendum
Summary: HB201 would expand the City of Double Springs by annexing nine described parcels and altering its boundaries, with a required voter referendum to approve.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes the city's boundary to include nine parcels (Parcel Nos. 1-9) as described in the act. Annexation only happens if a referendum is approved by voters who are local to the area, including city residents, nearby residents within 1.5 miles, and residents on the property. If approved, the annexation takes effect on the first day of the month after the election; if not, the act has no effect. A map of the proposed annexation must be on file with the probate judge.

Who It Affects
Current residents of the City of Double Springs, whose city boundaries would be expanded to include the new parcels.
Owners and residents of the annexation parcels (Parcels 1-9), who would become residents of the City of Double Springs if the referendum approves.

Key Provisions
The boundary lines of the City of Double Springs are altered to include Parcels 1-9 with detailed boundary descriptions.
A referendum is required to approve the annexation, with voting by city electors, nearby electors within 1.5 miles, and electors residing on the property to be annexed.
If there are no registered voters on the property, the election may be conducted by the municipality or with a regularly scheduled primary/general election, and the city pays all election costs.
The ballot question asks voters to approve annexation as described; a majority 'Yes' wins and the annexation becomes effective on the first day of the month after the election; a majority 'No' ends the matter.
A map showing the proposed annexation must be on file in the Winston County Judge of Probate's office for public inspection.
Section 4 states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval (or otherwise becoming 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: Double Springs