HB637 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tommy Hanes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Section, corp. limits alt.
Summary: The bill would annex a specified area into the City of Section in Jackson County, expanding its corporate limits.
What This Bill Does
It alters and extends the boundary lines of the City of Section to include new land described in the bill. A map showing the proposed annexation must be filed with the Jackson County Judge of Probate and be available for public inspection. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and governor's approval (or when it otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects
Property owners and residents in the annexed area would become part of the City of Section and be subject to its municipal laws and services.
The City of Section would gain new territory and residents, expanding its corporate limits and governance area.

Key Provisions
Annexation of the described lands into the City of Section's corporate limits, altering boundary lines as detailed in the bill.
A map showing the proposed annexation is filed with the Jackson County Judge of Probate and made available for public inspection.
The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it otherwise becomes law).

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