SB350 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bobby D. SingletonSenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Epes, corp. limits alt.
Summary: SB350 expands the town of Epes by annexing about 3,392 acres in Sumter County into its corporate limits.
What This Bill Does
It changes Epes' boundary lines to add a specific 3,392-acre parcel described in detail. The land to be annexed would become part of the municipality and fall under Epes' laws and services. A map showing the annexed area must be filed with the Sumter County Probate Judge and made available for public inspection. The change becomes effective on the first day of the third month after the bill is enacted and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
Residents and landowners within the annexed parcel would become part of the Town of Epes and would be governed by its municipal rules, taxes, and services.
Existing residents and businesses inside the current Epes limits would experience a change in the area governed by the town due to the boundary expansion.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits to include the specified 3,392-acre parcel in Sumter County, described by a detailed boundary location system using landmarks such as the railroad, roads, and rivers.
Section 2: Requires a map showing the annexed territory to be filed with the Sumter County Judge of Probate and open for public inspection.
Section 3: Establishes the act's 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: Sumter County