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SB50 Alabama 2015 1st Special Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
First Special Session 2015
Title
Homewood, corp. limits alt.
Summary

SB50 would enlarge the City of Homewood's boundaries by annexing six specified tracts of land in Jefferson County into its corporate limits.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the City of Homewood would annex six described parcels in Jefferson County, expanding its corporate limits. Tract 1 includes a mineral and mining rights exception, while the other tracts are included as part of the annexation. A map showing the proposed annexation is on file for public inspection, and the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after governor approval.

Who It Affects
  • Residents and landowners within the six annexed tracts: their property would become part of the City of Homewood and would fall under its laws, zoning, and services.
  • The City of Homewood: gains new land and potential residents/businesses, expanding its jurisdiction and responsibilities.
Key Provisions
  • Annexation of six described tracts (Tracts 1–6) in Jefferson County into the City of Homewood's corporate limits, with Tract 1 excluding mineral and mining rights.
  • A map of the proposed annexation is on file for public inspection, and the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after governor's approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2015-530.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 42

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Jefferson County Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 38

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation, Jefferson County

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

August 6, 2015 Senate Passed
Yes 28
Abstained 2
Absent 5

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

August 10, 2015 House Passed
Yes 18
No 2
Abstained 55
Absent 29

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature