HB145 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure

Summary

HB145 would let any Alabama municipality annex enclosed unincorporated land inside its city limits that is 15 acres or smaller and has been inside the city for at least one year, using a process similar to Class 4 annexations.

What This Bill Does

Allows any incorporated municipality to annex unincorporated territory that has been enclosed within its corporate limits for one year or more and that is 15 acres or less, following an ordinance with findings that the annexation is in the public good. Requires publication of the ordinance and filing of a copy of the ordinance and a map with the county judge of probate, making the annexation official. Prohibits annexation of any part of an industrial park established under Chapter 23 of Title 11, Code of Alabama 1975. Becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Any incorporated municipality in Alabama, which would gain a new annexation method for enclosed land inside its limits.
• Owners of unincorporated property that is within the municipality’s boundaries, up to 15 acres and enclosed for a year or more, who could see their land become part of the municipality.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new annexation option for all municipalities to annex unincorporated territory enclosed within their limits for one year or more, if the territory is 15 acres or smaller.
• Requires an ordinance with findings that the annexation is in the public good, plus publication and filing of the ordinance and a map with the county judge of probate.
• Specifies that the annexed land cannot be part of an industrial park established under Chapter 23 of Title 11.
• Sets the effective date as the first day of the third month after 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

Municipalities