HB138 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Harry Shiver
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Bay Minette, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB138 expands Bay Minette's city limits by annexing two described parcels (about 65.6 acres total) and extending the boundary, with specific exclusions for Stapleton Cemetery and a 10-foot easement.
What This Bill Does
The city adds Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 to its corporate limits, bringing roughly 65.6 acres into Bay Minette. This means those lands would be governed by Bay Minette and receive city services; the Stapleton Cemetery land (1.84 acres) and a 0.05-acre easement strip are not included in the annexation. A map of the proposed area is on file for public inspection, and the changes take effect the first day of the third month after the bill passes and the governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Property owners in Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 whose land would become part of the City of Bay Minette and be subject to city rules, taxes, and services.
Owners of Stapleton Cemetery land and the adjacent 10-foot easement strip, whose property is excluded from the annexation.

Key Provisions
Alters, rearranges, and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits to include Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 described in the bill.
Excludes from annexation: (A) Stapleton Cemetery (1.84 acres) and (B) a 0.05-acre easement strip.
A map showing the proposed annexed territory is on file in the Baldwin County Judge of Probate’s office for public inspection.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor approval.

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