HB588 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy Davis
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Spanish Fort, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB588 expands the City of Spanish Fort's boundaries to include a specified area along U.S. Highway 31 and Malbis Business Park, bringing it into the city and under its laws.
What This Bill Does
It redefines the city's boundary to include all current city territory plus the described area along U.S. Highway 31 and Malbis Business Park Unit One. The annexed area becomes part of Spanish Fort and is subject to the city's laws and ordinances, with the City Council having jurisdiction there. A map showing the annexed territory is on file with Baldwin County, and the boundary description references specific highways, roads, and subdivisions. The act is effective immediately upon the governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents in the annexed area along U.S. Highway 31 and Malbis Business Park Unit One, who would become part of the City of Spanish Fort and subject to its laws and city services.
Current residents and businesses within the City of Spanish Fort, who would gain an expanded city boundary and governance over a larger area.

Key Provisions
Redefines and expands the boundary and corporate limits of the City of Spanish Fort to include all current territory plus the described area along U.S. Highway 31 and Malbis Business Park Unit One.
Annexed territory becomes subject to the city's laws and ordinances; the City Council gains exclusive jurisdiction over the annexed area.
A map showing the annexed territory is on file with the Baldwin County Judge of Probate; the boundary includes detailed geographic descriptions and references to subdivisions and rights-of-way (including Malbis Business Park Unit One).
Includes Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Malbis Business Park Subdivision Unit One in the annexed area.
The act is severable; conflicting laws are repealed to the extent of the conflict; effective immediately upon the governor's approval (or when it becomes law).

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Subjects: Spanish Fort