HB339 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy WoodRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Calhoun Co., unincorporated areas, subject only to police jurisdiction and planning of municipality in co., const. amend.
Summary: HB339 would amend the Alabama Constitution to make Calhoun County territories fall under the police and planning authority of a municipality in the county, if voters approve the change.
What This Bill Does
The amendment applies only in Calhoun County. It would require that any territory located in the county be subject only to the police and planning jurisdiction of a municipality located wholly or partially in the county. An election would be held to approve the amendment under existing constitutional and election laws, with specific ballot wording. If approved, the amendment becomes part of the Constitution.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners in unincorporated areas of Calhoun County, whose police protection and planning/ zoning would be handled by a county municipality.
Municipalities located wholly or partially in Calhoun County, which would provide the police and planning jurisdiction for the affected territories.
Local election officials and voters in Calhoun County who would participate in the amendment election.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Applies only in Calhoun County and directs that any territory located there would be subject only to the police and planning jurisdiction of a municipality located wholly or partly in the county.
Section 2: An election on the proposed amendment would be held under Amendment 555 and current Alabama election laws.
Section 3: Ballot language requirements, including a description of the amendment and a placeholder for the act number, with the standard Yes/No voting options.

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