HB512 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: K.L. Brown
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Jacksonville, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB512 expands Jacksonville’s city boundaries in Calhoun County by annexing surrounding property into the city and extending its corporate limits.
What This Bill Does
The bill alters and extends the boundary lines of the City of Jacksonville to include all land currently inside the city plus additional nearby property. If passed, the annexed land becomes part of Jacksonville and subject to the city’s laws, taxes, and services. It also creates a 90-day window after the act becomes effective during which certain property owners within the annexed area can request exclusion from the annexation, and it requires a map of the proposed area to be filed in the probate office.

Who It Affects
Current and new Jacksonville residents and property owners within the expanded city limits would become subject to Jacksonville's laws, services, and taxes.
Property owners within the proposed annexation who meet specific criteria may request exclusion from the annexation within 90 days after the act becomes effective.

Key Provisions
The boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Jacksonville are altered, rearranged, and extended to include all current city property plus surrounding contiguous land described in the act.
A 90-day period after the act’s effective date allows owners of included property (Class III property not in a platted subdivision) to request exclusion from annexation in writing to the city clerk.
A map showing the proposed annexation territory is on file and available for public inspection in the Calhoun County Probate Office.
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: Calhoun County