HB583 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Steve McMillan Joe Faust
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Bay Minette, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB583 would expand Bay Minette's city limits by annexing two described parcels in Baldwin County, adding about 65.6 acres of land, with Stapleton Cemetery and a small easement excluded from Parcel 1.
What This Bill Does
The bill would bring two parcels into the City of Bay Minette, extending the city’s corporate boundaries. Parcel 1 adds land totaling 67 acres but excludes 1.84 acres of Stapleton Cemetery and a 0.05-acre easement, leaving about 65.11 acres from Parcel 1; Parcel 2 adds about 0.53 acres, for a total net addition of roughly 65.64 acres. A map showing the annexed territory is on file with the Baldwin County Judge of Probate and available to the public. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval, or otherwise when it becomes law.

Who It Affects
City of Bay Minette — gains new land within its corporate limits and would exercise city governance over the annexed areas.
Property owners within Parcels 1 and 2 described in the bill — their land would become part of Bay Minette and be subject to city laws, ordinances, and services; Stapleton Cemetery remains outside the city limits.

Key Provisions
Annexes two described parcels into the City of Bay Minette: Parcel 1 contains 67 acres but excludes Stapleton Cemetery (1.84 acres) and a 0.05-acre easement, resulting in a net addition of about 65.11 acres; Parcel 2 contains 0.53 acres, for a combined net addition of about 65.64 acres.
A map showing the proposed annexation territory is on file with the Baldwin County Judge of Probate and is open for public inspection.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval, or upon becoming law by other means.

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