HB579 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Danny CrawfordRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

City of Athens, corp. limits alt.

Summary

The bill changes Athens' boundaries to annex a specific tract of land into the city limits.

What This Bill Does

It alters and extends the City of Athens' boundary lines to include a described tract in Limestone County within the city's corporate limits. A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with public access, and the act does not extend the city's police jurisdiction beyond its corporate limits; it becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents and landowners within the annexed tract would become part of the City of Athens and fall under city laws and services.
• The City of Athens would gain control over the annexed land and any associated development, zoning considerations, and service responsibilities.

Key Provisions

• Annexes the described tract into the City of Athens by altering and extending its boundary lines.
• Becomes effective immediately after the Governor's approval or when it becomes law, and a map of the annexation is on file for public inspection; police jurisdiction remains within the city limits.

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

Subjects

Athens